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SOILBU
ILD BU
SINESS SPA
CE REIT AN
NU
AL REPO
RT 2014
SOILBUILD BUSINESS SPACE REIT25 Changi South Street 1SB BuildingSingapore 486059T (65) 6542 2882F (65) 6543 1818E [email protected] www.soilbuildreit.com
INSIGHTOur View for Long-Term ValueAnnual Report 2014
VISIONSoilbuild Business Space REIT aims to be a successful business space real estate investment trust with a quality portfolio of assets to deliver stability and growth.
MISSIONTo deliver stable and growing returns to Unitholders by actively managing our assets and expanding our portfolio.
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
THE MANAGERSB REIT Management Pte. Ltd.Company Registration Number: 201224644NCapital Market Services: CMS100301-1
25 Changi South Street 1SB BuildingSingapore 486059Tel: (65) 6542 2882Fax: (65) 6543 1818
BOARD OF DIRECTORSMR CHONG KIE CHEONGChairman, Independent Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Member
MR BENEDICT ANDREW LIM WEE YONGIndependent Non-Executive Director andAudit Committee Chairman
MR MICHAEL NG SENG TATIndependent Non- Executive Director and Audit Committee Member
MR LIM CHAP HUATNon-Executive Director
MR HO TOON BAHNon-Executive Director
MS LIM CHENG HWANon-Executive Director
AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEEMR BENEDICT ANDREW LIM WEE YONGChairman
MR CHONG KIE CHEONGMember
MR MICHAEL NG SENG TATMember
THE PROPERTY MANAGERSB Property Services Pte. Ltd.25 Changi South Street 1SB BuildingSingapore 486059Tel: (65) 6542 2882Fax: (65) 6543 1818
AUDITORErnst & Young LLPOne Raffles QuayNorth Tower Level 18Singapore 048583Tel: (65) 6535 7777Fax: (65) 6532 7662
Partner-in-Charge: Mr Adrian Koh(Appointed since the financial period ended 31 December 2013)
UNIT REGISTRAR AND UNIT TRANSFER OFFICEBoardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte Ltd50 Raffles Place #32-01 Singapore Land Tower Singapore 048623Tel: (65) 6536 5355Fax: (65) 6438 8710
TRUSTEEDBS Trustee Limited12 Marina Boulevard, Level 44DBS Asia Central @ Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3Singapore 018982Tel: (65) 6878 8888Fax: (65) 6878 3977
COMPANY SECRETARYMs Chang Ai Ling
STOCK EXCHANGE QUOTATIONBBG: SBREIT: SPSGX: SV3U
VISIONSoilbuild Business Space REIT aims to be a successful business space real estate investment trust with a quality portfolio of assets to deliver stability and growth.
MISSIONTo deliver stable and growing returns to Unitholders by actively managing our assets and expanding our portfolio.
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
THE MANAGERSB REIT Management Pte. Ltd.Company Registration Number: 201224644NCapital Market Services: CMS100301-1
25 Changi South Street 1SB BuildingSingapore 486059Tel: (65) 6542 2882Fax: (65) 6543 1818
BOARD OF DIRECTORSMR CHONG KIE CHEONGChairman, Independent Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Member
MR BENEDICT ANDREW LIM WEE YONGIndependent Non-Executive Director andAudit Committee Chairman
MR MICHAEL NG SENG TATIndependent Non- Executive Director and Audit Committee Member
MR LIM CHAP HUATNon-Executive Director
MR HO TOON BAHNon-Executive Director
MS LIM CHENG HWANon-Executive Director
AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEEMR BENEDICT ANDREW LIM WEE YONGChairman
MR CHONG KIE CHEONGMember
MR MICHAEL NG SENG TATMember
THE PROPERTY MANAGERSB Property Services Pte. Ltd.25 Changi South Street 1SB BuildingSingapore 486059Tel: (65) 6542 2882Fax: (65) 6543 1818
AUDITORErnst & Young LLPOne Raffles QuayNorth Tower Level 18Singapore 048583Tel: (65) 6535 7777Fax: (65) 6532 7662
Partner-in-Charge: Mr Adrian Koh(Appointed since the financial period ended 31 December 2013)
UNIT REGISTRAR AND UNIT TRANSFER OFFICEBoardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte Ltd50 Raffles Place #32-01 Singapore Land Tower Singapore 048623Tel: (65) 6536 5355Fax: (65) 6438 8710
TRUSTEEDBS Trustee Limited12 Marina Boulevard, Level 44DBS Asia Central @ Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3Singapore 018982Tel: (65) 6878 8888Fax: (65) 6878 3977
COMPANY SECRETARYMs Chang Ai Ling
STOCK EXCHANGE QUOTATIONBBG: SBREIT: SPSGX: SV3U
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014
CONTENTS
Citigroup Global Markets Singapore Pte. Ltd., DBS Bank Ltd. and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited were the joint global coordinators, issue managers, bookrunners & underwriters of the initial public offering of Soilbuild Business Space REIT.
Overview2 About Soilbuild Business Space REIT3 Our Sponsor4 Soilbuild REIT Structure6 Key Highlights in 20147 Financial Highlights8 Significant Events9 Trading Performance10 Letters to Unitholders
Portfolio Performance14 Operations Review 17 Portfolio Overview
Financial & Corporate 37 Financial Review42 Capital & Risk Management44 Investor Relations46 Sustainability Report47 Industrial Market Research Commentary
Governance 59 Board of Directors62 Management Team63 Corporate Governance
Financial Statements79 Financial Statements132 Unitholder Statistics134 Related Party Transactions136 Notice of AGM Proxy Form
5Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014
Total Portfolio Value
S$1.03billion
Robust growth strategy We aim to increase unitholder returns through proactive asset management and an active acquisition growth strategy.
INCREASE
6
KEY HIGHLIGHTSIN 2014
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014
Overview
Governance
Financial Statements
Portfolio Performance
Financial & Corporate
Notes:1. Forecast as disclosed in Soilbuild REIT’s IPO Prospectus dated 7 August 2013.2. Including underlying tenants at Solaris.3. Weighted average lease expiry.
Gross Revenue (S$ million)
Forecast1
2014Actual2014
66.3 68.1
100.0%
99.9%
Forecast2014
Actual2014
55.2 57.4
Net Property Income (“NPI”)(S$ million)
Forecast2014
Actual2014
3.5%
48.550.2
Income Available for Distribution(S$ million)
Forecast2014
Actual2014
3.8%
5.965 6.193
Distribution Per Unit (“DPU”)(cents)
Portfolio Occupancy
100.0%2013: 99.9%
Investment Properties
S$1,030.7 million2013: S$935.0 million
Number of Properties
102013: 7
NLA
3.33 million sq ft2013: 2.96 million sq ft
No. of Tenants2
1112013: 104
WALE3 (by NLA)
4.0 years2013: 3.6 years
Aggregate Leverage
35.4%2013: 29.3%
S&P Credit Rating
BBB-with stable outlook
Since its listing, Soilbuild REIT has delivered six quarters of outperformance against the IPO Forecast (the “Forecast”). The portfolio performance has remained resilient maintaining full occupancy as at 31 December 2014.
2.7%
4.0%
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Overview
Governance
Financial Statements
Portfolio Performance
Financial & Corporate
Leaders in providing quality business space
A large percentage of the properties in Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio were developed by the Sponsor after winning JTC’s concept and fixed price tenders. The concepts were concluded by the respective independent panels to be the best-in-class each time.
INSPIRE
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OPERATIONS REVIEW
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014
Overview
Governance
Financial Statements
Portfolio Performance
Financial & Corporate
Enlarging Portfolio
In FY2014, the Manager completed three sale and leaseback acquisitions worth approximately S$98.2 million, bringing the total asset valuation of the portfolio over the S$1.0 billion mark. The acquisitions have increased the total NLA of the portfolio to 3.33 million sq ft from 2.96 million sq ft. These sale and leaseback acquisitions provide income stability as well as organic growth through embedded rental escalations to Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio.
As at 31 December 2014, Soilbuild REIT investment properties were valued at S$1,030.7 million1. The Manager continues to explore acquisition and development opportunities that add value or provide strategic benefits to the existing portfolio.
Occupancy Rate
Backed by a quality portfolio of properties strategically located across Singapore, Soilbuild REIT enjoys healthy occupancy and has continued to demonstrate robustness and resilience amidst challenging market conditions. The portfolio occupancy rate has increased to 100% from 99.9% a year ago and 99.7% at Listing Date.
The occupancy rate for the Multi-Tenanted Buildings (“MTBs”) was 100% compared to 99.8% a year ago due to the leasing out of the vacant space at West Park BizCentral. The high occupancy rates across the business park and industrial properties underscore the Manager’s proactive lease and marketing efforts as well as property management in keeping the properties relevant and attractive for Soilbuild REIT’s tenants.
Portfolio Management
Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio weighted average lease term to expiry by Gross Rental Income increased to 3.9 years from 3.6 years at the start of the year.
In FY2014, the Manager achieved a tenant retention rate of 15.7% with a positive rental reversion rate of 9.8% (weighted by NLA) across the MTBs. Despite the low retention of existing tenants, the Manager has successfully re-let the non-renewed space to new tenants with minimal down time between leases. This further reflects the effectiveness of the Manager’s active lease management and marketing strategy.
The Manager has in place an active asset management strategy to mitigate leasing risk through regular engagement with tenants, seeking early renewal commitments, and early and effective marketing of vacant units. Over the year, the Manager also implemented an improved customer care programme to further enrich the relationship with tenants.
23.5%
17.0%
11.5%
28.7%
19.3%18.2%
2015 2016 2017 2018
Lease Expiry Profile by NLA
Multi-Tenanted
Lease Expiry Profile by Rental Income
Master Lease
>2018
15.7%
11.9%
23.9%
30.3%
Note:
1. Valuation of KTL Offshore and Speedy-Tech is as at 7 October 2014 and 15 August 2014, respectively
Properties under Master lease vs Multi-Tenanted Buildings(As a % of NPI)
Weighted Average Lease Expiry Profile(As at 31 December 2014)
43%57%FY2014
NPIS$57.4 million
Overview
Governance
Financial Statements
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Portfolio Performance
Financial & Corporate
INSTIL We have delivered outperformance against the IPO Forecast on each of the six quarterly results since listing.
Soilbuild REIT has a short track record to date but continually strives to gradually but firmly establish its position as a prominent Singapore industrial property player.
Overview
Governance
Financial Statements
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Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014
Portfolio Performance
Financial & Corporate
Soilbuild REIT (previously known as “Soilbuild Business Space Trust”) was constituted as a private trust on 13 December 2012 and was established to hold the third party assets namely NK Ingredients, COS Printers and Beng Kuang Marine. Soilbuild REIT was formally admitted to the Official List of the SGX-ST on 16 August 2013. On the Listing Date, Soilbuild REIT completed the acquisition of Eightrium @ Changi Business Park, West Park BizCentral, Solaris and Tuas Connection.
As such, the financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2013 comprise the results of Soilbuild REIT as a private trust from 13 December 2012 to 15 August 2013 (i.e. NK ingredients, COS Printers and Beng Kuang Marine only) and the results of all properties from Listing Date onwards.
The statement of total return for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 included other income amounting to S$367,000 which represents income tax expense pertaining to the period prior to the Listing Date borne by the Sponsor and attributable to the Private Trust.
It is relevant for Unitholders to analyse the performance attributable to REIT Unitholders which is shown in the second and fourth columns in the table below. On 26 May 2014, 31 October 2014 and 23 December 2014, Soilbuild REIT completed the acquisitions of Tellus Marine, KTL Offshore and Speedy-Tech, respectively, bringing Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio to ten properties.
Statement of Total Return
Financial year ended
31 December 2014
(Attributableto REIT
Unitholders and Private Trust Unitholders)
(S$’000)
Financial year ended
31 December 2014
(Attributableto REIT
Unitholders only)
(S$’000)
Financial period ended 31 December
2013 (Attributable
to REIT Unitholders and
Private Trust Unitholders)
(S$’000)
Financial period from Listing
Date to 31 December
2013(Attributable
to REIT Unitholders
only) (S$’000)
Gross Revenue 68,145 68,145 27,549 24,565
Property operating expenses (10,783) (10,783) (3,962) (3,960)
Net Property Income 57,362 57,362 23,587 20,605
Other Income 367 – – –
Interest Income 18 18 – –
Finance expenses (9,676) (9,676) (4,050) (3,307)
Manager’s management fees (5,477) (5,477) (1,976) (1,976)
Trustee’s fee (185) (185) (70) (64)
Other trust expenses (879) (883) (339) (271)
Net Income 41,530 41,159 17,152 14,987
Net change in fair value of investment properties 901 901 29,748 29,748
Total return before tax 42,431 42,060 46,900 44,735
Income tax expense – – (367) –
Total return after tax before distribution 42,431 42,060 46,533 44,735
Adjustment for the net effect of non-tax deductible/(chargeable) items and other adjustments
7,742 8,109 (26,103) (26,470)
Income Available for Distribution 50,173 50,169 20,430 18,265
Overview
Governance
Financial Statements
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Portfolio Performance
A professional Board of Directors and Management team anchored on sound corporate governance practicesThe Manager upholds the highest level of integrity in its decision-making process and is rooted on strong corporate governance principles to ensure the long-term success of Soilbuild REIT.
INTEGRITY
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Financial Statements
Portfolio Performance
Financial & Corporate
Date of Appointment as Director: 26 July 2013
Length of Service as Director: 1 year and 5 months (as at 31 December 2014)
Board Committee served on: Audit & Risk Committee (Member)
Other Listed Company Directorships: Nil
Past Listed Company Directorships: The Insurance Corporation of Singapore Ltd and Singapore Petroleum Ltd.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Sciences (Economics, Honours) from the University of Singapore.
Experience: Mr Chong has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held senior appointments in investment banking, wholesale banking, international banking and finance and directorships in banks in the region.
Previous Roles: Managing Director and Head of Group Institutional Financial Services at United Overseas Bank Ltd and prior to this, Senior Executive Vice President of Investment Banking; Managing Director and Joint Head of Investment Banking; and various other senior roles at DBS Bank Ltd.
Mr Chong Kie CheongChairman, Independent Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment as Director: 26 July 2013
Length of Service as Director: 1 year and 5 months (as at 31 December 2014)
Board Committee served on: Audit & Risk Committee (Chairman)
Other Listed Company Directorships: Nil
Past Listed Company Directorships: Nil
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil & Structural Engineering from Nanyang Technological University and a Master in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Real Estate from the National University of Singapore.
Experience: Mr Lim has more than 19 years of experience in the real estate industry. Mr Lim has held senior level appointments across the entire real estate value chain.
Previous Roles: Director, Head of Investments at Global Capital & Development (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Associate professor at UniSIM University lecturing in Portfolio Management, Investment Management and Corporate Finance disciplines; Director, Head of South East Asia at Hewlett Packard; Senior Vice President/Director, Head of Asset Management at ING Real Estate Investment Management and Vice-President of Asset Management at Mapletree Investments Pte. Ltd.
Mr Benedict Andrew Lim Wee YongIndependent Non-Executive Director
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 201490
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
NoteYear ended
31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Operating activities:Net income 41,530 17,152Adjustments for: Other income 15 (367) – Finance expenses 16 7,583 3,375 Amortisation of debt arrangement fee 16 2,093 675 Management fees paid and payable in Units (Note A) 7,012 2,524
Operating cash flows before changes in working capital 57,851 23,726Changes in working capital Increase in trade and other receivables (622) (194) Increase in other current assets (159) (75) Increase in deferred expenditure (986) (72) Increase in trade and other payables, and accrued operating expenses 2,179 2,892 Increase in rental deposits 2,766 636
Total change in working capital 3,178 3,187
Cash flows from operations 61,029 26,913Interest paid (7,384) (2,533)
Net cash flows generated from operating activities 53,645 24,380
Investing activity:Purchase of investment properties 4 (94,636) (883,135)Capital expenditure on investment properties 4 (163) –
Net cash flows used in investing activities (94,799) (883,135)
Financing activities:Drawdown of private trust debt – 83,906Proceeds from borrowings 10 93,500 280,000Proceeds from issuance of new Units 11 – 626,706Repayment of private trust debt – (83,906)Establishment and issuance costs (148) (14,156)Payment of upfront debt arrangement costs (2,000) (5,344)Distributions to private trust Unitholder – (2,169)Distributions to public trust Unitholders (49,423) (6,106)
Net cash flows generated from financing activities 41,929 878,931
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 775 20,176Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year/date of constitution 20,176 –
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the financial year/period 8 20,951 20,176
Note A – Management fees paid and payable in Units
6,168,014 (2013: 1,071,716) Units were issued as payment of base fee, property management fee and lease management fees to the manager and the property manager amounting to $4,860,000 (2013: $795,000) for the period ended 30 September 2014. Both the manager and the property manager have elected to receive 100% of the base fee, property management, lease management fee for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2014 and the performance fee for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 amounting to $2,152,000 (2013: $1,729,000) in the form of Units.
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
These notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
1. General
Soilbuild Business Space REIT (“Soilbuild REIT” or the “Trust”) is a Singapore-domiciled real estate investment trust constituted by the Trust Deed dated 13 December 2012 (as amended) (the “Trust Deed”) between SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd. (the “Manager”) and DBS Trustee Limited (the “Trustee”). The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore. The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the Trust in trust for the holders (“Unitholders”) of Units in the Trust (the “Units”). The address of the manager’s registered office and principal place of business is 25 Changi South Street 1, Singapore 486059.
Soilbuild REIT was formally admitted to the Official List of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) on 16 August 2013 (the “Listing Date”) and was included in the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme on 10 June 2013. The principal activity of Soilbuild REIT is to invest in a portfolio of quality real estate and real estate-related assets which are predominantly used for business space purposes in Singapore with the primary objective of generating stable returns to its Unitholders and achieving long-term capital growth.
Soilbuild REIT has entered into several service agreements in relation to the management of its property operations. The fee structures of these services are as follows:
1.1 Trustee’s fees
As stipulated in the Trust Deed, the trustee is entitled to a trustee fee on a scaled basis not exceeding the rate of 0.1% per annum of the Value of the Deposited Property (as defined in the Trust Deed), which is subject to a minimum amount of S$15,000 per month and shall be payable out of the Deposited Property monthly in arrear.
The actual fee payable will be determined between the Manager and the Trustee from time to time, and is presently charged on a scaled basis of up to 0.02% per annum of the Deposited Property. Any increase in the maximum permitted amount or any change in the structure of the Trustee’s fee must be approved by an Extraordinary Resolution at a meeting of holders of the Units duly convened and held in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed.
1.2 Manager’s management fees
The Manager is entitled to receive for its own account out of the Deposited Property the following management fees, as stipulated in the Trust Deed:
(i) Base fee, being a fee not exceeding the rate of 10.0% per annum (or such lower percentage as may be determined by the Manager in its absolute discretion) of the annual distributable income of the Trust;
(ii) Performance fee, being a fee equal to a rate of 25.0% of the difference in distribution per Unit (“DPU”) in a financial year with the DPU in the preceding financial year (calculated before accounting for the performance fee in each financial year) multiplied by the weighted average number of Units in issue for such financial year. For the period ended 31 December 2014, the difference in DPU shall be the difference in actual annualised DPU with the projected annualised DPU as set out in the Profit Forecast and Profit Projection in the Prospectus;
(iii) Acquisition fee, being 1.0% (or such lower percentage as may be determined by the Manager in its absolute discretion) of the acquisition price of any real estate purchased, or the underlying value of any real estate which is taken into account when computing the acquisition price payable for the equity interests of any vehicle holding directly or indirectly the real estate, or the acquisition price of any approved investment purchased by the Trust, whichever is applicable;
ABOUT SOILBUILD BUSINESS SPACE REIT (“Soilbuild REIT”)Soilbuild Business Space REIT is a Singapore real estate investment trust established with the principal investment strategy of investing on a long-term basis, directly or indirectly, in a portfolio of income-producing real estate used primarily for business space purposes in Singapore as well as real estate-related assets. Soilbuild REIT was listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) on 16 August 2013 (“Listing Date“).
“Business space” refers to (i) all properties zoned as business park (which includes business space used primarily for high-technology, research and development, high value-added and knowledge-intensive activities, including any ancillary usage, so long as such usage is permitted under the relevant regulations) and (ii) industrial properties (including, but not limited to, ramp-up facilities, flatted factories and light industrial properties) which are used primarily for, among others, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, warehousing, electronics, marine, oil & gas, research and development and value-added knowledge-based activities.
Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio comprises 10 business space properties – two business park properties and eight industrial properties. They are strategically located across established industrial clusters in Singapore with a total net lettable area (“NLA”) of approximately 3.3 million square feet (“sq ft”) and a valuation of S$1.03 billion as at 31 December 2014.
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”) assigned Soilbuild REIT an investment grade credit rating of BBB- on 22 January 2014.
Soilbuild REIT is managed by an external manager, SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd. (the “Manager”), SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. (“Soilbuild Group”), a leading integrated property group based in Singapore.
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OURSPONSOR
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Overview
Governance
Financial Statements
Portfolio Performance
Financial & Corporate
Construction Development LeaseManagement
Asset / PropertyManagement Fund Management
IntegratedReal EstatePlatform
End-to-End Construction Balance Sheet Tenant Retention Asset
EnhancementsCapital
Management
BCA ‘A1’ grading for general building Focus on End Users Relationship with
Brokers Income Optimisation Relationship with Vendors
Multi-Disciplined Team Innovative Designs Dedicated Team
Established Relationships
with Government Agencies
Experienced Management Team
Public & Private Sectors Quality
Range of Asset Classes Location
Operations covering full spectrum of real estate value chain
SOILBUILD GROUP (the “Sponsor”)
Established in 1976, the Sponsor is a leading integrated property group based in Singapore with operations covering the full
spectrum of the real estate value chain, ranging from end-to-end construction, design and development, to fund management.
With a strong track record for quality and innovation, the Sponsor is one of the few Singapore construction companies graded A1
by the Building and Construction Authority (“BCA”) which allows it to tender for public sector projects without any value limitation.
Given its intimate knowledge of the Singapore industrial market, the Sponsor has been successful in securing a number of
development projects from JTC Corporation (“JTC”), in particular the Concept & Fixed Price tender scheme which was a land
allocation mechanism by JTC which evaluated bids based on submitted concept proposals rather than on price. Solaris, West
Park BizCentral, Eightrium @ Changi Business Park and Tuas Connection, amounting to over 80% (by valuation) of Soilbuild REIT’s
initial portfolio, were conceptualised, designed and developed by the Sponsor, demonstrating its strong design and development
capabilities.
The Sponsor is committed to support Soilbuild REIT over the long term. The Sponsor, is the largest unitholder of Soilbuild REIT,
holding an aggregate of 26.9% of the total number of units outstanding as at 31 December 2014, demonstrating an alignment of
interests with Unitholders. The Sponsor is wholly-owned by Mr. Lim Chap Huat.
The Sponsor’s experience and track record have been recognised through the various awards and accolades it has received
throughout the years including being a five time winner of both the Singapore SME Enterprise 50 Awards and the Singapore SME
5000 and 1000 Awards.
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PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
PROPERTY MANAGER
TRUSTEEREIT MANAGER
Ownership of Units
Fund ManagementServices
Acts on behalf ofUnitholders
Trustee Fees
Net Property Income
Property Management Services
Ownership of Assets
Property Management Fees,Marketing Fees and other Fees
Lease Management Services
Lease Management Fees
Distributions Distributions
SPONSORUNITHOLDERS
26.9%1 73.1%1
Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. / Mr. Lim Chap Huat
SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd. DBS Trustee Limited
Management Fees
SB Property Services Pte. Ltd.
Note:1. Unitholding as at 31 December 2014.
5Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014
Total Portfolio Value
S$1.03billion
Robust growth strategy We aim to increase unitholder returns through proactive asset management and an active acquisition growth strategy.
INCREASE
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KEY HIGHLIGHTSIN 2014
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014
Overview
Governance
Financial Statements
Portfolio Performance
Financial & Corporate
Notes:1. Forecast as disclosed in Soilbuild REIT’s IPO Prospectus dated 7 August 2013.2. Including underlying tenants at Solaris.3. Weighted average lease expiry.
Gross Revenue (S$ million)
Forecast1
2014Actual2014
66.3 68.1
100.0%
99.9%
Forecast2014
Actual2014
55.2 57.4
Net Property Income (“NPI”)(S$ million)
Forecast2014
Actual2014
3.5%
48.550.2
Income Available for Distribution(S$ million)
Forecast2014
Actual2014
3.8%
5.965 6.193
Distribution Per Unit (“DPU”)(cents)
Portfolio Occupancy
100.0%2013: 99.9%
Investment Properties
S$1,030.7 million2013: S$935.0 million
Number of Properties
102013: 7
NLA
3.33 million sq ft2013: 2.96 million sq ft
No. of Tenants2
1112013: 104
WALE3 (by NLA)
4.0 years2013: 3.6 years
Aggregate Leverage
35.4%2013: 29.3%
S&P Credit Rating
BBB-with stable outlook
Since its listing, Soilbuild REIT has delivered six quarters of outperformance against the IPO Forecast (the “Forecast”). The portfolio performance has remained resilient maintaining full occupancy as at 31 December 2014.
2.7%
4.0%
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Notes:
1. The Forecast numbers were derived from the IPO Prospectus and extrapolated for the relevant period.
2. For the period from Listing Date to 31 December 2013.
3. Based on closing unit price of S$0.79 on 31 December 2014.
4. Based on closing unit price of S$0.77 on 31 December 2013.
5. The balance sheet as at 31 December 2013 excludes minor private trust balances which are attributable to the private trust unitholder prior to the Listing Date.
SUMMARY OF RESULTSFY2014 FY2013
Actual Forecast1 Actual2
Gross Revenue (S$'000) 68,145 66,259 24,565
Net Property Income (S$'000) 57,362 55,209 20,605
Income Available for Distribution (S$'000) 50,173 48,531 18,265
Distribution per Unit (Singapore cents) – For the period – – 2.270 – Annualised 6.193 5.965 6.000
Annualised Distribution Yield (%)
– Based on closing price on 31 December 7.8%3 7.6%3 7.8%4
BALANCE SHEET As at 31 December 2014 As at 31 December 20135
Total Assets (S$'000) 1,053,972 955,292
Total Liabilities (S$'000) 403,192 307,994
Net Assets Attributable to Unitholders (S$'000) 650,780 647,298
Total Units in Issue (’000) 812,993 804,541
Market Capitalisation (S$'000) 642,2653 619,4964
KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS As at 31 December 2014 As at 31 December 20135
Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per Unit (S$) 0.80 0.80
Aggregate Leverage (%) 35.4 29.3
Average All-in interest cost for Financial Year/Period (%) 3.19 3.12
Weighted Average Tenor of Debt (years) 2.1 2.6
Interest Coverage Ratio for Financial Year/Period (times) 5.3 5.5
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orporateSolaris won BEI Asia Awards 2014, Asia Green Building Awards – Commercial Buildings Category.
Soilbuild REIT exceeded IPO Forecast distribution per unit for six consecutive quarters. 4Q FY2014 and FY2014 DPU exceeded IPO Forecast by 5.9% and 3.8%, respectively.
Completed Speedy-Tech acquisition.
Announced proposed acquisition of 61 & 71 Tuas Bay Drive (“KTL Offshore”) for total cost of S$55.7 million.
Completed KTL Offshore acquisition.
Soilbuild REIT 3Q FY2014 distribution per unit exceeded IPO Forecast by 2.0%.
Solaris awarded National Parks Landscape Excellence Assessment Framework (“LEAF”) Award
Announced proposed acquisition of 20 Kian Teck Lane (“Speedy-Tech”) for total cost of S$24.3 million.
Won Merit award in “Best Investor Relations” and Bronze award in “Best Annual Report”, First-Year Listed Companies Category, at the 9th Singapore Corporate Awards.
Soilbuild REIT 2Q FY2014 distribution per unit exceeded IPO Forecast by 1.3%.
Soilbuild REIT entered into second debt facility with signing of S$100.0 million facility agreement between 4 banks.
Completed Tellus Marine acquisition.
Soilbuild REIT held inaugural Annual General Meeting on 28 April 2014 where all resolutions were duly passed.
Soilbuild REIT 1Q FY2014 distribution per unit exceeded IPO Forecast by 6.1%.
Announced proposed acquisition of 39 Senoko Way (“Tellus Marine”) for total cost of S$18.2 million.
Soilbuild REIT received BBB- investment grade credit rating from S&P.
Soilbuild REIT exceeded IPO Forecast distribution per unit by 3.4% for 4Q FY2013 and 3.2% from Listing Date to 31 December 2013.
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UNIT PRICE PERFORMANCE FY2014 FY2013
IPO offer price (S$) – 0.780
Highest closing price (S$) 0.815 0.780
Lowest closing price (S$) 0.740 0.695
Average closing price (S$) 0.783 0.744
Closing price on 31 December (S$) 0.790 0.770
Average daily trading volume (No. of Units) 1,137,996 4,557,198
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Soilbuild REIT has continued to deliver outperformance with quarterly DPU exceeding the IPO Forecast in all six quarterly results announced since its Listing on the SGX-ST.
However, finance costs were higher due to new debt drawn down to fund the new acquisitions and management fees were higher due to the higher distributable income than forecast.
Investment activity in Singapore’s industrial property sector has been subdued during FY2014, characterised by regulatory actions which helped cool the industrial property market in the same way that the residential property market has been affected. In addition, supply and demand dynamics ensured the rental market remained subdued as there was historically high supply in some industrial sub-sectors. However, the key sub-sectors for Soilbuild REIT, being the business park and hi-tech industrial sectors, exhibited better fundamentals during the year as rental rates were stable to positive. Selected new projects in the business park and hi-tech industrial sector achieved high levels of pre-committed leases compared to other sub-sectors.
Asset Management
During FY2014, our asset management team in conjunction with the marketing team continued to pro-actively seek new tenants for vacant and non-renewing spaces. This has underpinned Soilbuild REIT’s high occupancy throughout the year. As at 31 December 2014, portfolio occupancy was 100.0%, higher than the 99.9% as at 31 December 2013. Although the retention rate was lower
Dear Unitholders,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd., the Manager of Soilbuild Business Space REIT, we are pleased to present Soilbuild REIT’s second Annual Report to Unitholders for the year ended 31 December 2014 (“FY2014”).
FY2014 represents the first full year of operations for Soilbuild REIT as it was listed on the SGX-ST on 16 August 2013. We are pleased to report that Soilbuild REIT has delivered quarterly results that have exceeded the Forecast disclosed in the Prospectus on all six reporting periods since listing. For FY2014, Soilbuild REIT delivered a DPU of 6.193 cents which was 3.8% above the IPO Forecast of 5.965 cents. The result was driven by a stable performance from the initial portfolio coupled with new revenue from the properties that were acquired during the year. Net property income was up by 4.0% largely due to the new acquisitions as well as lower than forecast property expenses.
in 2014, a positive rental reversion of approximately 9.8% was recorded on renewed leases. In addition, by the end of FY2014, negotiations were completed for renewals and re-letting of more than 200,000 sq ft of space due to expire in FY2015, representing about 20% of the total space expiring in FY2015. These forward renewals achieved a positive rental reversion of about 11%.
Overall portfolio metrics continue to be strong and positive with a young portfolio average age of under 5 years, a long average remaining land lease to expiry of 49 years, and a fully occupied and well-diversified portfolio by way of income from each property, exposure to trade sectors and a balanced mix of multi-tenanted properties and properties under master lease. The tenant base of the portfolio continues to be well-balanced with 111 tenants in the portfolio (inclusive of the subtenants in Solaris) with more than two-thirds coming from multinational corporations. Due to the acquisition of three sale and leaseback properties during the year, the top 10 tenants now account for about 41% of Gross Rental Income (inclusive of the subtenants in Solaris). A continued focus on credit control and the use of electronic bank transfer mechanisms such as GIRO has seen total rental arrears remain very low as a percentage of total gross revenue in FY2014. Direct debiting through GIRO now accounts for over 80% of monthly revenue.
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Soilbuild REIT acquired three properties during FY2014 for a total acquisition cost of S$98.2 million bringing the portfolio value to S$1.03 billion
Acquisitions
Soilbuild REIT acquired three investment properties during FY2014. In Q2 FY2014, the acquisition of the Tellus Marine property at 39 Senoko Way was completed for a total acquisition cost of S$18.2 million (including a deferred payment of S$3.4 million in relation to an annex building currently under construction, which will only be paid after completion). In Q4 FY2014, the acquisition of the Speedy-Tech property at 20 Kian Teck Lane for a total acquisition cost of S$24.3 million and the KTL Offshore property at 61 & 71 Tuas Bay Drive for a total acquisition cost of S$55.7 million were both completed. These acquisitions were in line with the investment strategy set out in the IPO Prospectus to source and pursue acquisition opportunities that enhance returns to unitholders and provide potential for future income and capital growth.
Valuation
Soilbuild REIT’s investment properties were revalued at balance date with its business park properties valued by Colliers International Consultancy & Valuation (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“Colliers”) and its industrial properties valued by Savills Valuation and Professional Services (S) Pte. Ltd. (“Savills”) Two of the more recent properties acquired, KTL Offshore and Speedy-Tech were carried at their respective valuations during acquisition and will be revalued annually in due course. The total carrying value of investment properties is S$1.03 billion, from which an unrealised revaluation gain of S$0.9 million was recorded.
Capital Management
Capital management initiatives in FY2014 mainly centred around taking advantage of the low gearing of Soilbuild REIT at IPO to acquire three investment properties funded wholly with debt. In May 2014, a new S$100.0 million debt facility was entered into, secured by a mortgage over West Park BizCentral. By the end of 2014, S$93.5 million of this new facility had been drawn down to fund the acquisition and related costs of the 3 properties acquired. As a result, Debt to Total Assets (“Aggregate Leverage”) stood at 35.4%, the bottom end of Soilbuild REIT’s target long term gearing range of 35% to 40%.
Total debt drawn down is now S$373.5 million as at 31 December 2014 with an average all-in interest cost of 3.19% and a weighted average debt maturity of 2.1 years. The Manager has fixed 81.9% of the interest costs for periods ranging from one to four years at a weighted average swap rate of 1.00%. Physical debt expiries remain well-staggered with no more than 26% of debt maturing in any one year in the future.
Soilbuild REIT’s was assigned a BBB- investment grade credit rating by S&P on 22 January 2014.
Awards
During the year, Soilbuild REIT received a number of corporate awards as well as awards in relation to its properties. In July 2014, Soilbuild REIT received two awards at the 9th Singapore Corporate Awards: a Merit award in “Best Investor Relations” and a Bronze award in “Best Annual Report”, First-Year Listed Companies Category. The Singapore Corporate Awards recognise and honour Singapore-listed companies and individuals who help to raise corporate disclosure standards and corporate governance.
In Q3 FY2014, Solaris reiterated its iconic status in Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio when it was awarded the Landscape Excellence Assessment Framework Award, Existing Developments, by the National Parks Board and the Built Environment Industry Asia Award, Commercial Buildings category for the Asia Green Building Awards. Both these awards recognise the ecologically friendly and sustainable green features of Solaris and continue a prestigious list of accolades the building has received.
Solaris Land Rent
On 16 January 2015, the Manager made an announcement that it was seeking a determination of the annual land rent payable to JTC for Solaris. Subsequently, on 17 March 2015, the Manager made another announcement that an agreement had been entered into between the Manager, DBS Trustee Limited (in its capacity as trustee of Soilbuild REIT) (the “Trustee”), SB (Solaris) Investment Pte. Ltd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sponsor) (“SB Solaris” or the “Master Lessee”), the Sponsor and JTC to convert the annual land
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rental payment scheme for Solaris to an upfront land premium payment scheme. The upfront land premium payment scheme will provide for the payment of an upfront land premium of S$74 million to JTC for the period from 16 August 2013, being the date on which Solaris was acquired by the Trustee, to 31 May 2038. Of the S$74 million, SB Solaris had agreed in a separate agreement with the Trustee to bear S$19 million (the “Sponsor Portion”), with Soilbuild REIT bearing the remaining S$55 million (the “Soilbuild REIT Portion”). The Soilbuild REIT Portion would be funded by way of a S$55 million interest-free loan from SB Solaris and shall be repaid on the expiry of the Solaris master lease on 15 August 2018.
Based on the upfront land premium split between Soilbuild REIT and the Sponsor, a resolution that is not prejudicial to Unitholders, in terms of DPU and NAV per unit (before transaction costs), had been achieved. Resultantly, the valuation of Solaris had also increased to $355 million from $300 million with the conversion to the upfront land premium scheme. The Manager would like to express our sincere thanks to the Sponsor for assisting Soilbuild REIT in arriving at a resolution of the Solaris land rent matter. The S$19 million Sponsor Portion, which was in excess of the total land rent payable by SB Solaris over the term of the master lease based on the original land rent rates imposed by JTC, as well as the extension of the $55 million interest-free loan for the Soilbuild REIT Portion, demonstrates the Sponsor’s continued support and commitment to the Soilbuild REIT platform.
The Year Ahead
The Singapore industrial property sector has a mixed outlook for FY2015. Industrialists are expected to remain cost sensitive in evaluating their business space needs – on the back of a declining manufacturing output in Singapore, as well as a fragile global economic outlook and lingering global risks.
However, real estate market commentators have pointed out that properties with higher building specifications, such as those located within the business parks, as well as hi-tech industrial properties, could see some upside due to a tightening in supply. Business park and hi-tech space are expected to benefit from the increase in office rents, which will drive tenants who qualify for industrial space to look to more affordable alternatives. On the other hand, rents for conventional industrial space may not fare as well due to mounting supply pressures.
As Soilbuild REIT has a majority of its portfolio focused in the business parks and hi-tech sub-sectors, the Manager expects Soilbuild REIT to maintain a stable performance in FY2015, barring any unforeseen events and subject to renewing and re-leasing a large portion of the space that expires this year.
Acknowledgements
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our Directors for their guidance and the management team for their hard work over the year. Lastly, we would like to thank all our stakeholders including Unitholders, tenants, and business partners for their continued support.
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Leaders in providing quality business space
A large percentage of the properties in Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio were developed by the Sponsor after winning JTC’s concept and fixed price tenders. The concepts were concluded by the respective independent panels to be the best-in-class each time.
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Enlarging Portfolio
In FY2014, the Manager completed three sale and leaseback acquisitions worth approximately S$98.2 million, bringing the total asset valuation of the portfolio over the S$1.0 billion mark. The acquisitions have increased the total NLA of the portfolio to 3.33 million sq ft from 2.96 million sq ft. These sale and leaseback acquisitions provide income stability as well as organic growth through embedded rental escalations to Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio.
As at 31 December 2014, Soilbuild REIT investment properties were valued at S$1,030.7 million1. The Manager continues to explore acquisition and development opportunities that add value or provide strategic benefits to the existing portfolio.
Occupancy Rate
Backed by a quality portfolio of properties strategically located across Singapore, Soilbuild REIT enjoys healthy occupancy and has continued to demonstrate robustness and resilience amidst challenging market conditions. The portfolio occupancy rate has increased to 100% from 99.9% a year ago and 99.7% at Listing Date.
The occupancy rate for the Multi-Tenanted Buildings (“MTBs”) was 100% compared to 99.8% a year ago due to the leasing out of the vacant space at West Park BizCentral. The high occupancy rates across the business park and industrial properties underscore the Manager’s proactive lease and marketing efforts as well as property management in keeping the properties relevant and attractive for Soilbuild REIT’s tenants.
Portfolio Management
Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio weighted average lease term to expiry by Gross Rental Income increased to 3.9 years from 3.6 years at the start of the year.
In FY2014, the Manager achieved a tenant retention rate of 15.7% with a positive rental reversion rate of 9.8% (weighted by NLA) across the MTBs. Despite the low retention of existing tenants, the Manager has successfully re-let the non-renewed space to new tenants with minimal down time between leases. This further reflects the effectiveness of the Manager’s active lease management and marketing strategy.
The Manager has in place an active asset management strategy to mitigate leasing risk through regular engagement with tenants, seeking early renewal commitments, and early and effective marketing of vacant units. Over the year, the Manager also implemented an improved customer care programme to further enrich the relationship with tenants.
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43%57%FY2014
NPIS$57.4 million
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Prior to the start of FY2015, the Manager had successfully renewed and re-let over 200,000 sq ft of space, representing c.20% of the leases expiring in FY2015 with a positive reversion of 10.7% (weighted by NLA).
As a result, 23.5% and 17.0% of the portfolio (by NLA) are due for renewal in FY2015 and FY2016, respectively.
Balanced Portfolio
The Manager’s portfolio strategy is based on optimising the overall portfolio rent and occupancy as well as striking a balance between single/master tenant leases and MTBs. The portfolio breakdown by NPI is 43% for single/master tenant leases and 57% for MTBs. While single/master leases generally comprise longer leases with built-in rental escalations that provide income stability, MTBs typically comprise shorter leases that are ‘marked to market’ more regularly, providing organic upside growth potential for Soilbuild REIT.
Top 10 Tenants Analysis
Soilbuild REIT’s gross rental income is well-distributed within its portfolio of 111 tenants(1). The top 10 tenants (excluding Soilbuild Group(2)) contributed 28.6% of the portfolio’s monthly gross rental income.
No. Tenant
% of Gross Rental Income Property
1 Soilbuild Group 29.6% Solaris & West Park BizCentral
2 NK Ingredients Pte. Ltd. 7.4% NK Ingredients
3 KTL Offshore Pte. Ltd. 5.2% KTL Offshore
4 Nestle Singapore (Pte) Ltd. 3.9% Eightrium
5 Dyson Operations Pte. Ltd. 3.1% West Park BizCentral
6 Speedy-Tech Electronics Ltd. 2.8% Speedy-Tech
7 DBS Bank Ltd. 1.9% Eightrium
8 Tellus Marine Engineering Pte. Ltd. 1.8% Tellus Marine
9 C.O.S Printers Pte. Ltd. 1.3% COS Printers
10 Harding Safety Singapore Pte. Ltd. 1.2% Tuas Connection
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1. Inclusive of the 25 sub-tenants at Solaris.
2. Soilbuild’s exposure includes SB Solaris (Investment) Pte. Ltd. as master lessee of Solaris and SB Storage Pte. Ltd. as lessee of space in West Park BizCentral.
Including the sub-tenants at Solaris, the top 10 tenants contributed to 41.0% of the total portfolio monthly gross rental income (see table below). Some of the top tenants in the portfolio include well-established MNCs, government bodies and household names such as SPRING Singapore, Nestle, Dyson and John Wiley & Sons.
The following table sets out the information about the type of tenants/sub-tenants represented in the Portfolio (by Gross Rental Income), as at 31 December 2014.
Top 10 Tenants/Sub-tenants Analysis
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% of Gross Rental Income Property
1 NK Ingredients Pte. Ltd. 7.4% NK Ingredients
2 SB Storage Pte. Ltd. 5.3% West Park BizCentral
3 KTL Offshore Pte. Ltd. 5.2% KTL Offshore
4 Nestle Singapore (Pte) Ltd. 3.9% Eightrium
5 SPRING Singapore 3.7% Solaris
6 John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte. Ltd. 3.5% Solaris
7 Autodesk Asia Pte. Ltd. 3.2% Solaris
8 Dyson Operations Pte. Ltd. 3.1% West Park BizCentral
9 Mediatek Singapore Pte. Ltd. 2.9% Solaris
10 Speedy-Tech Electronics Ltd. 2.8% Speedy-Tech
Total of 111 tenants in portfolio
SME27%
GovernmentAgency
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Marine Offshore, Oil & Gas
Precision Engineering, Electrical and Machinery Products
Others
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Electronics
Information Technology
Publishing, Printing & Reproduction of Recorded Media
Fabricated Metal Products
Government Agency
Food Products & Beverages
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Telecommunication & Datacentre
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Trade Sectors by Occupied NLA Trade Sectors by Gross Rental Income
Trade Sector Analysis
Diversification of the tenant base remains a key pillar of the portfolio’s resilience. No single trade sector accounts for more than 15.9% of the portfolio’s monthly gross rental income. This clearly reduces portfolio concentration risk and provides greater stability for Soilbuild REIT. The chart below provides
a breakdown of the different trade sectors by percentage of Occupied NLA and Gross Rental Income for the Portfolio.
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TELLUS MARINENLA: 77,162 sq ftValuation: S$15.0 million
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NK INGREDIENTSNLA: 312,375 sq ftValuation: S$62.0 million
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SPEEDY-TECHNLA: 93,767 sq ftValuation: S$24.2 million
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Soilbuild REIT’s properties are strategically located and enjoy excellent accessibility to established infrastructure, facilities and amenities, including easy access to major expressways and major roads and close proximity to Mass Rapid Transit (“MRT”) stations.
The two business park properties – Solaris and Eightrium @ Changi Business Park, are strategically located in one-north and Changi Business Park respectively. one-north is located in close proximity to the one-north and Buona Vista MRT stations and was conceived to be a hub for the growth of information, communication technologies, media, physical science and engineering industries, while Changi Business Park is one of Singapore’s most sought after business parks situated within walking distance to Expo MRT station and other amenities, including Changi City Point and Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre. one-north and Changi Business Park also enjoy easy accessibility to road infrastructures, with
one-north being located near the Ayer Rajah Expressway and Changi Business Park being located near the Pan Island Expressway and the East Coast Parkway.
Seven of Soilbuild REIT’s industrial properties, Tuas Connection, West Park BizCentral, NK Ingredients, COS Printers, Beng Kuang Marine, KTL Offshore and Speedy-Tech are located in the key industrial hub in the west region of Singapore where they have good accessibility to major expressways and transport hubs such as the Ayer Rajah Expressway, Pan Island Expressway and Tuas Checkpoint. They are also situated in close proximity to Pioneer, Boon Lay and Joo Koon MRT stations. These properties also enjoy close proximity to sea ports such as Jurong Port and the planned mega container port at Tuas which is expected to be operational around 2022. Tellus Marine is located in Woodlands, along Senoko Way. The property is accessible via several major expressways including Seletar Expressway and Bukit Timah Expressway.
WEST PARK BIZCENTRALNLA: 1,240,583 sq ftValuation: S$319.0 million
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TUAS CONNECTIONNLA: 651,072 sq ftValuation: S$126.0 million
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SOLARISNLA: 441,533 sq ftValuation: S$300.0 million
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EIGHTRIUM @ CHANGI BUSINESS PARKNLA: 177,286 sq ftValuation: S$102.0 million
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OccupancyRate
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Nestle Singapore (Pte) Ltd.Food Products & Beverages
3.9% Eightrium
John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte. Ltd.Publishing, Printing & Reproduction of Recorded Media
3.5% Solaris
Autodesk Asia Pte. Ltd.
Information Technology
3.2% Solaris
Mediatek Singapore Pte. Ltd.Electronics
2.9% Solaris
3.3%
SPRING SingaporeGovernment Agency
3.7% Solaris
Note:1. Inclusive of the 25 sub-tenants at Solaris.
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Electronics
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Financial
Education &Social Services
Chemicals Pharmaceutical& Biological
Others
Telecommunication& Datacentre
2014 – AIA Merit Award For Open International for Excellent Architectural Design2014 – BEI Asia Awards, Asia Green Building Awards Commercial Building2014 – Landscape Excellence Assessment Framework Award, Existing Developments2013 – Asean Energy Awards, Energy Efficient Building – New and Existing Category, Winner2012 – RIBA International Award, Winner2011 – PAM Awards, Gold Category 10 Overseas2011 – 11th SIA Architectural Design Awards, Industrial, Transport & Infrastructure Category Industrial Buildings2010 – Green Good Design Award2009 – SIA-Nparks Skyrise Greenery Awards, Unbuilt Category, First Prize2009 – BCA Green Mark (New Buildings), Award Platinum
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EIGHTRIUM @ CHANGI BUSINESS PARK
Eightrium @ Changi Business Park is a distinctive business park development suitable for both Multinational Corporations (“MNCs”) and Small & Medium Enterprises (“SMEs”) in research development, high-technology and knowledge-intensive industries. It comprises an eight-storey east wing and a five-storey west wing interlinked by a five-storey atrium. Its east wing has a typical floor area of 17,000 sq ft and its west wing has a typical floor area of 9,000 sq ft.
Located within Changi Business Park, facilities and amenities such as banks, food and beverage outlets, clinics, shopping centres, hotels and convenience stores are readily available. It is situated within walking distance from Singapore Expo and is only 4.5 km from Changi Airport and 16.5 km from the Central Business District (“CBD”) and is well served by major arterial roads and transport networks such as the nearby East Coast Parkway, Pan Island Expressway and Expo MRT station.
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Address 15A Changi Business Park Central 1,Singapore 486035
Acquisition Date 16 August 2013
Term of Lease1 60 years
Remaining Term of Lease1 51 years
Land Area (sq ft) 85,640
Land Rent Annual Land Rental Scheme
Gross Floor Area (“GFA”) (sq ft) 213,835
NLA (sq ft) 177,286
Occupancy Rate 100%
Number of Tenants 14
FY2014 Gross Rental Revenue S$9.0 million
Valuation2 S$102.0 million
Purchase Price S$91.4 million
Lease Type Multi-tenanted
Notes:1. Tenure of underlying land.2. Based on Colliers’ valuation dated 31 December 2014.
Trade Sector Analysis
The chart shows a breakdown of the different trade sectors represented in Eightrium @ Changi Business Park (as at 31 December 2014) by Gross Rental Income.
Food Products & Beverages
Financial Services
Education & Social Services
Telecommunications & Datacentre
Information Technology
Marine Offshore, Oil & Gas
Others
34.0%
16.2%
17.9%
16.0%
7.3% 3.6%5.0%
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SOLARIS
Solaris is an iconic state-of-the-art business park development designed to house MNCs and large corporates from the info-communications, media, science, engineering and research and development industries. It comprises a nine-storey north tower and a 15-storey south tower and its unit sizes range from 1,500 sq ft to 25,000 sq ft.
Solaris is located at 1 Fusionopolis Walk in one-north, a burgeoning business park location rapidly developing into a pre-eminent location outside the CBD for business tenants. Solaris is located near one-north MRT station and Buona Vista MRT station and has easy accessibility to major expressways such as Ayer Rajah Expressway and Pan Island Expressway. It is also in close proximity to major research clusters and educational institutions such as the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Biopolis and Science Park I & II.
Solaris has won multiple accolades for its integrated green design, including the BCA Green Mark Platinum Award in 2009 as well as top honours at the Skyrise Greenery Awards held by the Singapore Institute of Architects and National Parks Singapore. It also clinched a Green Good Design Award for Architecture in 2010 – part of a series of globally recognised awards from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture & Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design, Gold (Overseas) in the Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Award 2011 and the Royal Institute of British Architects International Award 2012.
In 2014, Solaris won awards for excellent architectural design such as the AIA Merit Award, BEI Asia award for Asia Green Buildings and LEAF Award for Existing Developments.
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Address 1 Fusionopolis Walk, Singapore 138628
Acquisition Date 16 August 2013
Term of Lease1 60 years
Remaining Term of Lease1 53 years
Land Area (sq ft) 83,258 (excluding subterranean space of 3,014 sq ft)2
Land Rent Land Premium paid upfront until 31 May 20383
GFA (sq ft) 551,811
NLA (sq ft) 441,533
Occupancy Rate 100.0% (for both master lease and underlying leases)
Number of Tenants 25
FY2014 Gross Rental Revenue
S$17.0 million
Valuation4 S$300.0 million
Valuation5 S$355.0 million
Purchase Price S$293.4 million
Lease Type Master lease
Notes:1. Tenure of underlying land.2. The subterranean space has been excluded in the calculation of the land area because the subterranean
space does not contribute to the plot ratio calculation. The subterranean space is located underground and is solely for the purpose of underground vehicular connection between Fusionopolis phase 2A and Fusionopolis phase 2B.
3. After agreement with JTC dated 17 March 2015 to convert the annual land rental payment scheme to an upfront land premium payment scheme.
4. Based on Colliers’ valuation dated 31 December 2014.5. Based on Colliers’ valuation dated 17 February 2015.
Master Lessee
Solaris is leased to SB (Solaris) Investment Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Sponsor as the Master Lessee. This was a requirement in the assignment of the land lease. The lease term is five years from the acquisition date with 3.0% annual rental escalation occurring every 1 April. A security deposit in the form of cash equivalent to 12 months’ prevailing rent is held by Soilbuild REIT.
As the Master Lease is structured as a triple net lease, the Master Lessee is further responsible for all property-related expenses including the annual land rent (if applicable), property tax, insurance and maintenance costs.
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Total Number ofProperties
Industrial Properties Key Statistics(As at 31 December 2014)
Top Five Industrial Tenants(By NLA)
Occupancy
Number ofTenants
NLA(square feet)
Valuation
FY2014Gross Revenue
% of Portfolio (by Valuation)
8
100%
61.0%
72
2,715,506
S$628.7million
S$42.1 million
NK Ingredients Pte. Ltd.Chemicals
KTL Offshore Pte. Ltd.Marine Offshore, Oil & Gas
Dyson Operations Pte. Ltd.Precision Engineering, Electrical and Machinery Products
Speedy-Tech Electronics Ltd.Electronics
7.4%
5.2%
3.1%
2.8%
NK Ingredients
West Park BizCentral
KTL Offshore
West Park BizCentral
Speedy-Tech
SB Storage Pte. Ltd.Others
5.3%
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Tenant Trade Sector in Industrial Properties(By Gross Rental Income)
West Park BizCentral Award
24.4%Marine Offshore, Oil & Gas
2.0%
19.9%
9.3%13.2%
3.1%
18.6%
3.1%
6.4%
Publishing, Printing & Other Media
Precision Engineering, Electrical &Machinery Products
FabricatedMetal Products
Supply Chain Management, 3rd Party Logistics & Freight Forwarding
Chemicals
Construction
Others
Electronics
2010 – BCA Green Mark (Non-Residential New Building) 2010, Award Gold
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TUAS CONNECTION
Tuas Connection is an enclave of two-storey detached and semi-detached modern factory units with dedicated private compounds designed for heavy engineering, offshore oil & gas and marine industries, petrochemical and energy sectors. The functional layout and specifications of the factories feature wide production spaces that span 20 to 30 metres, floor to ceiling height of 12 metres with ample headroom for overhead cranes, a production floor loading capacity of 20.0kN/m2 and electrical power supply provisions of up to 1,500 KVA. The factories also have office space on the second storey and are equipped with their own dedicated driveways and parking facilities.
It is strategically located near key offshore marine, oil & gas and other heavy industrial zones. It is also near facilities such as Raffles Marina, Raffles Country Club and Tuas Amenity Centre. Tuas Connection is well served by major arterial roads and transport networks such as the nearby Ayer Rajah Expressway, Pan Island Expressway and Tuas Checkpoint.
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Address 1 to 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20 Tuas Loop, Singapore 637336 - 637350
Acquisition Date 16 August 2013
Term of Lease1 43 years
Remaining Term of Lease1 36 years
Land Area (sq ft) 741,829
Land Rent Annual Land Rental Scheme
GFA (sq ft) 607,994
NLA (sq ft) 651,0722
Occupancy Rate 100%
Number of Tenants 15
FY2014 Gross Rental Revenue S$10.7 million
Valuation3 S$126.0 million
Purchase Price S$122.7 million
Lease Type Multi-tenanted
Notes:1. Tenure of underlying land.2. NLA includes some dedicated common areas within tenants’ compounds but does not constitute any part
of GFA.3. Based on Savills’ valuation dated 31 December 2014.
Trade Sector Analysis
The chart shows a breakdown of the different trade sectors represented in Tuas Connection (as at 31 December 2014) by Gross Rental Income.
Precision Engineering, Electrical & Machinery Products
Marine Offshore, Oil & Gas
Fabricated Metal Products
Chemicals
Construction
8.0% 7.0%
36.9%
20.6%
27.5%
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WEST PARK BIZCENTRAL
West Park BizCentral is a hi-tech ramp-up industrial development home to major marine engineering, hi-tech manufacturing and assembly, energy and petrochemical-related industries. It comprises a six-storey ramp-up factory and an 11-storey air-conditioned hi-tech facility. The flexible layout of the ramp-up factory and the air-conditioned hi-tech
facility feature a wide range of unit sizes ranging from 15,000 sq ft to 45,000 sq ft and 1,300 sq ft to 7,200 sq ft, respectively. Both the ramp-up factory and the air-conditioned hi-tech facility feature high ceiling height (floor to floor) of up to 9.1 metres and 5.0 metres, respectively. Each ramp-up factory has direct access to its own dedicated parking lot, facilitating convenient loading and unloading. Furthermore, the 18 metre wide driveway runs through the entire development ensuring smooth traffic flow. Its roof gardens reduce heat gain and the expansive greenery and central courtyard help create an abundance of natural light.
West Park BizCentral won a Gold Award in 2009 from Singapore’s BCA under its Green Mark scheme.
West Park BizCentral is located along Pioneer Crescent in an area specifically designed for industrial usage with established infrastructure, facilities and amenities located nearby. It is in close proximity to Pioneer, Boon Lay and Joo Koon MRT stations. It is easily accessible via major expressways and transport hubs via Ayer Rajah Expressway, Pan Island Expressway and Tuas Checkpoint. It has road frontages from both Pioneer Road and Tanjong Kling, the main arterial roads within the Jurong industrial precinct.
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The chart shows a breakdown of the different trade sectors represented in West Park BizCentral (as at 31 December 2014) by Gross Rental Income.
Others
Precision Engineering, Electrical & Machinery Products
Marine Offshore, Oil & Gas
Fabricated Metal Products
Supply Chain Management, 3rd Party Logistics, Freight Forwarding
Electronics
Construction
Food Products & Beverages
Address 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 Pioneer Crescent, Singapore 628555 to 628561
Acquisition Date 16 August 2013
Term of Lease1 60 years
Remaining Term of Lease1 54 years
Land Area (sq ft) 565,790
Land Rent Land Premium paid upfront until 31 July 2038
GFA (sq ft) 1,414,600
NLA (sq ft) 1,240,583
Occupancy Rate 100%
Number of Tenants 51
FY2014 Gross Rental Revenue S$23.4 million
Valuation2 S$319.0 million
Purchase Price S$313.0 million
Lease Type Multi-tenanted
Notes:1. Tenure of underlying land.2. Based on Savills’ valuation dated 31 December 2014.
38.5%
25.0%
10.7%
10.0%
4.4%6.6%
3.2% 1.5%
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NK INGREDIENTS
NK Ingredients is a property consisting of seven blocks of office, laboratory, warehouse and production facilities and associated structures. It is an integrated lanolin, lanolin derivative and cholesterol production facility capable of refining 10,000 tonnes wool grease, the raw material for all lanolin products. The entire manufacturing facility is fully automated and coordinated by a state-of-the-art computerised control system.
NK Ingredients holds a prominent frontage at the intersection of Gul Lane, Pioneer Sector 1 and Pioneer Road. The site is accessible to several major expressways including the Ayer Rajah Expressway and Pan-Island Expressway and strategically located at the gateway of Jurong Island and Malaysia via the Tuas Link.
Master Lessee
NK Ingredients is leased to NK Ingredients Pte. Ltd. as the Master Lessee. The initial lease term is 15 years from the acquisition date. A security deposit, in the form of a bank guarantee, equivalent to 12 months prevailing rent, is held by Soilbuild REIT.
The initial annual rent is S$4.68 million with rental escalation to be calculated at 4.5% every two years over the preceding year’s rent. As the Master Lease is structured as a triple net lease, the Master Lessee is further responsible for all property-related expenses including the annual land rent, property tax and maintenance costs.
Address 2 Pioneer Sector 1, Singapore 628414
Acquisition Date 15 February 2013
Term of Lease1 60 years
Remaining Term of Lease1 32 years
Land Area (sq ft) 572,529
Land Rent Annual Land Rental Scheme (borne by Master Lessee)
GFA (sq ft) 312,375
NLA (sq ft) 312,375
Occupancy Rate 100%
Number of Tenants 1
FY2014 Gross Rental Revenue
S$4.7 million
Valuation2 S$62.0 million
Purchase Price S$60.0 million
Lease Type Master Lease
Notes:
1. Tenure of underlying land.
2. Based on Savills’ valuation dated 31 December 2014.
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COS PRINTERS
COS Printers is a three-storey factory cum-warehouse building. The building is equipped with two cargo lifts and part of the building is temperature controlled. The first and second storey production and warehousing areas have a floor loading of 15kN/sq m.
Located at 9 Kian Teck Crescent in between Boon Lay Way and Pioneer Road North, COS Printers is accessible via Pan Island Expressway and Ayer Rajah Expressway.
Master Lessee
COS Printers is leased to C.O.S Printers Pte. Ltd. as the Master Lessee. The initial lease term is 10 years from the acquisition date. A security deposit in the form of cash equivalent to 12 months’ prevailing rent is held by Soilbuild REIT.
The initial annual rent is S$0.89 million with rental escalation calculated at 4.0% every two years over the preceding year’s rent. As the master lease is structured as a double net lease, the master lessee is further responsible for all property-related expenses including property tax and maintenance costs.
Address 9 Kian Teck Crescent, Singapore 628875
Acquisition Date 19 March 2013
Term of Lease1 49 years
Remaining Term of Lease1 28 years
Land Area (sq ft) 56,774
Land Rent Land Premium paid upfront until 31 July 2023
GFA (sq ft) 58,752
NLA (sq ft) 58,752
Occupancy Rate 100%
Number of Tenants 1
FY2014 Gross Rental Revenue
S$0.9 million
Valuation2 S$11.2 million
Purchase Price S$10.3 million
Lease Type Master Lease
Notes:1. Tenure of underlying land.2. Based on Savills’ valuation dated 31 December 2014.
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BENG KUANG MARINE
Beng Kuang Marine is a part three/part four-storey warehouse facility with an approved use of workers‘ dormitory on part of the second, third and fourth floors.
Beng Kuang Marine is located along Tuas View Square off Tuas View Link. The surrounding area comprises both industrial and logistics facilities such as Tuas View Industrial Park, Tradelink Place, Linkpoint Place and Westlink One & Two. The site is accessible from several major expressways including the Ayer Rajah Expressway and Pan Island Expressway. Public transport and other urban amenities are available in the vicinity.
Master Lessee
Beng Kuang Marine is leased to PICCO Enterprise Pte. Ltd. as the Master Lessee. The initial lease term is seven years from the acquisition date. A security deposit is in the form of bank guarantee and a corporate guarantee equivalent to 12 months and six months, respectively, of the prevailing annual rental is held by Soilbuild REIT.
The initial annual rent is S$1.06 million with rental escalation calculated at 2.0% per annum over the preceding year’s rent. As the Master Lease is structured as a double net lease, the Master Lessee is further responsible for the following property-related expenses including property tax and maintenance costs.
Address 38 Tuas View Square, Singapore 637770
Acquisition Date 10 May 2013
Term of Lease1 60 years
Remaining Term of Lease1 42 years
Land Area (sq ft) 52,800
Land Rent Land Premium paid upfront until 29 October 2056
GFA (sq ft) 73,737
NLA (sq ft) 73,737
Occupancy Rate 100%
Number of Tenants 1
FY2014 Gross Rental Revenue
S$1.1 million
Valuation2 S$15.3 million
Purchase Price S$14.5 million
Lease Type Master Lease
Notes:
1. Tenure of underlying land.
2. Based on Savills’ valuation dated 31 December 2014.
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TELLUS MARINE
Tellus Marine (Phase 1) is a four-storey industrial facility which comprises production, warehouse, ancillary administrative area and dormitory accommodation. Tellus Marine (Phase 2) involves the construction of a single level facility which will complement the use of the existing building. Upon completion, the new facility will be used to service yachts and other marine equipment.
Tellus Marine is located within the Senoko Industrial Estate, at the northern part of Singapore. The surrounding developments are mostly purpose-built factories which are engaged in a variety of manufacturing and related industries. The property is also well served by major roads and expressways including Bukit Timah Expressway, Seletar Expressway, Tampines Expressway and Central Expressway.
Master Lessee
Tellus Marine is leased to Tellus Marine Engineering Pte. Ltd. as the Master Lessee. The lease term is 10 years from the acquisition date. A security deposit in the form of a bank guarantee, equivalent to 18 months’ prevailing rent, is held by Soilbuild REIT.
The initial annual rent is S$1.21 million for Phase 1 with rental escalation calculated at 2.5% per annum over the preceding year’s rent. As the Master Lease is structured as a double net lease, the Master Lessee is further responsible for the following property-related expenses including property tax and maintenance costs.
Address 39 Senoko Way,Singapore 758052
Acquisition Date 26 May 2014
Term of Lease1 60 years
Remaining Term of Lease1 39 years
Land Area (sq ft) 69,030
Land Rent Land Premium paid upfront until 15 February 2024
GFA (sq ft)/NLA (sq ft) Phase 1: 77,162 Phase 2: 18,088
Occupancy Rate 100%
Number of Tenants 1
FY2014 Gross Rental Revenue
S$0.7 million2
Valuation Phase 1: S$15.0 million3
Phase 2: S$3.5 million4
Purchase Price S$18.0 million
Lease Type Master Lease
Vendor Tellus Marine Engineering Pte. Ltd.
Notes:1. Tenure of underlying land.2. Acquisition was completed on 26 May 2014.3. Based on Savills’ valuation dated 31 December 2014.4. Based on CBRE’ valuation dated 7 March 2014 for the purposes of the
acquisition of the property.
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KTL OFFSHORE
KTL Offshore comprises two adjacent detached purpose-built facilities located along Tuas Bay Drive, off Tuas South Avenue 2. No. 61 Tuas Bay Drive is a 3-storey industrial building with ancillary office while No. 71 Tuas Bay Drive is a part 2/part 3-storey building development with ancillary office. The site is a URA tendered land in which land rent has been paid upfront.
It is located within the Jurong Industrial Estate with the Tuas Checkpoint/Second Link to Malaysia in close proximity. The surrounding developments are primarily industrial buildings, comprising a mix of standard JTC factories, purpose-built warehouse/factories and multi-user terraced factories. KTL Offshore is also well served by major roads and expressways including Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, Pan Island Expressway and Ayer Rajah Expressway.
Master Lessee
KTL Offshore is leased to KTL Offshore Pte. Ltd. as the Master Lessee. The underlying lease was novated at acquisition and is 6.8 years from the acquisition date. A security deposit in the form of a bank guarantee equivalent to approximately 12 months of the average prevailing annual rental is held by Soilbuild REIT.
The initial annual rent is S$3.71 million with rental escalation starting from the second year calculated at 2.5% every two years over the preceding year’s rent. As the Master Lease is structured as a double net lease, the Master Lessee is further responsible for the following property-related expenses including property tax and maintenance costs.
Address 61 & 71 Tuas Bay Drive,Singapore 637428 & 637430
Acquisition Date 31 October 2014
Term of Lease1 60 years
Remaining Term of Lease1 52 years
Land Area (sq ft) 279,855
Land Rent Land Premium paid upfront until 18 July 2066
GFA (sq ft) 208,057
NLA (sq ft) 208,057
Occupancy Rate 100%
Number of Tenants 1
FY2014 Gross Rental Revenue
S$0.6 million2
Valuation3 S$56.0 million
Purchase Price S$55.0 million
Lease Type Master Lease
Vendor Provident Properties (I) Pte. Ltd.
Notes:1. Tenure of underlying land.2. Acquisition was completed on 31 October 2014.3. Based on Colliers’ valuation dated 7 October 2014.
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SPEEDY-TECH
Speedy-Tech is a part three/part six-storey light industrial building located along Kian Teck Lane. The building was built in 2002 and has undergone asset enhancement works in 2013 to convert the ground floor warehouse space into a test laboratory.
Speedy-Tech is accessible via several major expressways including Pan Island Expressway and Ayer Rajah Expressway. The surrounding area comprises strata title developments, dormitories, industrial and logistics warehouses and the Jurong West residential estate. Prominent developments nearby include Pioneer Centre, Pioneer Junction and Dawn Logistics Centre.
Master Lessee
Speedy-Tech is leased to Speedy-Tech Electronics Ltd. as the Master Lessee. The lease term is 10 years from the acquisition date. A security deposit in the form of cash equivalent to six months’ of the prevailing annual rental and a corporate guarantee from the parent company, Integrated Micro-Electronic, Inc., listed on the Philippines Stock Exchange, are held by Soilbuild REIT.
The initial annual rent is S$1.83 million with rental escalation calculated at 2.5% per annum over the preceding year’s rent. As the Master Lease is structured as a double net lease, the Master Lessee is further responsible for the following property-related expenses including property tax and maintenance costs.
Address 20 Kian Teck Lane,Singapore 627854
Acquisition Date 23 December 2014
Term of Lease1 50 years
Remaining Term of Lease1 35 years
Land Area (sq ft) 42,977
Land Rent Land Premium paid upfront until 30 April 2030
GFA (sq ft) 93,767
NLA (sq ft) 93,767
Occupancy Rate 100%
Number of Tenants 1
FY2014 Gross Rental Revenue
S$0.04 million2
Valuation3 S$24.2 million
Purchase Price S$22.4 million
Lease Type Master Lease
Vendor Speedy-Tech Electronics Ltd.
Notes:1. Tenure of underlying land.2. Acquisition was completed on 23 December 2014.3. Based on DTZ’s valuation dated 15 August 2014.
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INSTIL We have delivered outperformance against the IPO Forecast on each of the six quarterly results since listing.
Soilbuild REIT has a short track record to date but continually strives to gradually but firmly establish its position as a prominent Singapore industrial property player.
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Soilbuild REIT (previously known as “Soilbuild Business Space Trust”) was constituted as a private trust on 13 December 2012 and was established to hold the third party assets namely NK Ingredients, COS Printers and Beng Kuang Marine. Soilbuild REIT was formally admitted to the Official List of the SGX-ST on 16 August 2013. On the Listing Date, Soilbuild REIT completed the acquisition of Eightrium @ Changi Business Park, West Park BizCentral, Solaris and Tuas Connection.
As such, the financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2013 comprise the results of Soilbuild REIT as a private trust from 13 December 2012 to 15 August 2013 (i.e. NK ingredients, COS Printers and Beng Kuang Marine only) and the results of all properties from Listing Date onwards.
The statement of total return for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 included other income amounting to S$367,000 which represents income tax expense pertaining to the period prior to the Listing Date borne by the Sponsor and attributable to the Private Trust.
It is relevant for Unitholders to analyse the performance attributable to REIT Unitholders which is shown in the second and fourth columns in the table below. On 26 May 2014, 31 October 2014 and 23 December 2014, Soilbuild REIT completed the acquisitions of Tellus Marine, KTL Offshore and Speedy-Tech, respectively, bringing Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio to ten properties.
Statement of Total Return
Financial year ended
31 December 2014
(Attributableto REIT
Unitholders and Private Trust Unitholders)
(S$’000)
Financial year ended
31 December 2014
(Attributableto REIT
Unitholders only)
(S$’000)
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2013 (Attributable
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Private Trust Unitholders)
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Date to 31 December
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Gross Revenue 68,145 68,145 27,549 24,565
Property operating expenses (10,783) (10,783) (3,962) (3,960)
Net Property Income 57,362 57,362 23,587 20,605
Other Income 367 – – –
Interest Income 18 18 – –
Finance expenses (9,676) (9,676) (4,050) (3,307)
Manager’s management fees (5,477) (5,477) (1,976) (1,976)
Trustee’s fee (185) (185) (70) (64)
Other trust expenses (879) (883) (339) (271)
Net Income 41,530 41,159 17,152 14,987
Net change in fair value of investment properties 901 901 29,748 29,748
Total return before tax 42,431 42,060 46,900 44,735
Income tax expense – – (367) –
Total return after tax before distribution 42,431 42,060 46,533 44,735
Adjustment for the net effect of non-tax deductible/(chargeable) items and other adjustments
7,742 8,109 (26,103) (26,470)
Income Available for Distribution 50,173 50,169 20,430 18,265
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Industrial Properties
Business Park
Gross Revenue (S$ million)
The financial review will focus on the balances attributable to Unitholders.
Statement of Total Return
Actual 2014 (Attributable to
REIT Unitholders) (S$’000)
Forecast1 2014(Attributable to
REIT Unitholders) (S$’000)
Gross Revenue 68,145 66,259
Property operating expenses (10,783) (11,050)
Net Property Income 57,362 55,209
Interest Income 18 –
Finance expenses (9,676) (9,205)
Manager’s management fees (5,477) (5,095)
Trustee’s fee (185) (157)
Other trust expenses (883) (731)
Net Income 41,159 40,021
Net change in fair value of investment properties 901 –
Total return before distribution 42,060 40,021
Adjustment for the net effect of non-tax deductible/(chargeable) items and other adjustments 8,109 8,510
Income Available for Distribution 50,169 48,531
Note:1. The Forecast Figures are derived from the Forecast Year 2014 figures disclosed in the Prospectus (hereinafter referred to as the “Forecast”).
For the purpose of the financial review, Actual 2014 performance is compared against the Forecast 2014 results. A comparison against Actual 2013 performance is not meaningful as 82.2% of the investment properties (by valuation) as at 31 December 2014 were acquired from the Sponsor on the Listing date.
Gross RevenueGross revenue of S$68.1 million in FY2014 was 2.7% higher than the Forecast. This was mainly due to:
(a) Revenue contributed by the newly acquired properties, Tellus Marine and KTL Offshore amounting to S$0.7 million and S$0.6 million respectively;
(b) Pre-termination income recognised from a tenant in West Park BizCentral amounting to S$0.4 million; and
(c) Higher revenue from Eightrium @ Changi Business Park due to new take up of space over a previously vacant area.
2.7%
Forecast 2014
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40.5
66.3
42.1
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Property Operating ExpensesProperty operating expenses of S$10.7 million were S$0.4 million or 3.6% lower than Forecast due to lower maintenance costs incurred for Eightrium and Tuas Connection amounting to S$0.6 million, and was partially offset by higher property tax for West Park BizCentral due to higher annual value assessed by the tax authority.
Net Property IncomeSoilbuild REIT’s Net Property Income was S$57.4 million in FY2014. This was 4.0% higher than the Forecast of S$55.2 million as a result of higher revenue and lower operating costs.
Net IncomeNet Income of S$41.2 million was S$1.1 million or 2.8% higher than the Forecast mainly due to the higher Net Property Income, partially offset by the following:
(a) Higher finance expenses mainly due to the increase in borrowings to finance the acquisition of 3 new properties in FY2014;
(b) Higher Manager’s management fees due to the increase in annual distributable income which resulted in higher manager’s base and performance fees; and
(c) Higher other trust expenses mainly due to legal fees incurred on the new loan facility.
Net Change in Fair Value of Investment PropertiesNet change in fair value of investment properties for FY2014 included revaluation gains for KTL Offshore, Beng Kuang Marine, Tellus Marine and COS Printers. Net change in fair value of investment properties for FY2013 represents the unrealised gain recorded at IPO as the purchase price of the properties (S$905.0 million) was at a discount to the higher of the two valuations undertaken at IPO.
Non-Tax Deductible/(Chargeable) Items and Other AdjustmentsNon-tax deductible/(chargeable) items consist mainly of the net change in the fair value of investment properties, Manager’s management fees paid/payable in Units, property management fees and lease management fees paid/payable in units, fees paid/payable to Trustee, rent free amortisation and amortisation of debt arrangement fees.
Actual 2014 Forecast 2014
Industrial Properties
Business Park
57.4
34.9
22.5 21.7
55.2
33.5
Net Property Income (S$ million)
Actual 2014 Forecast 2014
Industrial Properties
Business Park
7.2
10.7
3.5 4.1
7.0
11.1
Property Operating Expenses (S$ million)
3.6%
4.0%
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Property
Valuation as at 31 December 2014
(S$ million)
Business Park Buildings (Valued by Colliers)
Eightrium @ Changi Business Park 102.0
Solaris 300.0
Industrial Buildings (Valued by Savills unless stated)
Tuas Connection 126.0
West Park BizCentral 319.0
NK Ingredients 62.0
COS Printers 11.2
Beng Kuang Marine 15.3
Tellus Marine 15.01
KTL Offshore 56.02
Speedy-Tech 24.23
Total Portfolio 1,030.7
Notes:1. Valuation excludes the value of the annex to Tellus Marine which is currently
under construction.2. Valuation as at 7 October 2014 conducted by Colliers for the purposes of the
acquisition of the property.3. Valuation as at 15 August 2014 conducted by DTZ for the purposes of the
acquisition of the property.
Income available for Distribution and DPUThe Income Available for Distribution for FY2014 was S$50.2 million which was 3.5% above the Forecast of S$48.5 million. This equates to DPU of 6.193 cents, representing 100% of distributable income and was also 3.8% higher than the Forecast DPU of 5.965 cents.
ValuationAs at 31 December 2014, Soilbuild REIT’s properties were valued at S$1,030.7 million by Colliers International Consultancy & Valuation (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“Colliers”), Savills Valuation and Professional Services (S) Pte. Ltd. (“Savills”) and DTZ Debenham Tie Leung (SEA) Pte. Ltd. (“DTZ”).
Net Asset ValueAs at 31 December 2014, Soilbuild REIT’s Net Asset Value was 80.0 cents per unit (2013: 80.0 cents per unit). The adjusted NAV after excluding the distributable income payable for the fourth quarter of 2014 is 78.5 cents per unit. (2013: 78.9 cents per unit).
Distribution History
Period Payment DateDPU cents
(Actual)DPU cents (Forecast)
Outperformance against Forecast
Listing Date to 30 September 2013 4 December 2013 0.760 0.738 3.0%
1 October 2013 to 31 December 2013 28 February 2014 1.510 1.461 3.4%
1 January 2014 to 31 March 2014 4 June 2014 1.562 1.472 6.1%
1 April 2014 to 30 June 2014 1 September 2014 1.500 1.481 1.3%
1 July 2014 to 30 September 2014 20 November 2014 1.546 1.515 2.0%
1 October 2014 to 31 December 2014 23 February 2015 1.585 1.497 5.9%
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Prudent Capital ManagementSoilbuild REIT has in place two senior term loan facilities as follows:
(i) Senior Term Loan Facility of S$285.0 millionSoilbuild REIT has a senior term loan facility amounting to S$285.0 million (“TLF 1”) obtained from Citibank N.A. Singapore Branch, DBS Bank Ltd., The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, United Overseas Bank Limited and RHB Bank Berhad Singapore Branch (the “Lending Banks”).
S$280.0 million of TLF 1 was drawn down on the Listing Date (“TLF 1 Drawn Down”) to finance the acquisition of the Sponsor Properties as well as to repay private trust unitholder loans that financed the acquisition of the third party properties prior to Listing Date.
The TLF 1 Drawn Down has staggered remaining loan maturities of one, two and three year terms as described below:
• S$95.0 million (33.9%) is repayable in one year;• S$95.0 million (33.9%) is repayable in two years; and• S$90.0 million (32.2%) is repayable in three years.
The remaining S$5.0 million non-revolving loan facility is intended for potential capital expenditure in relation to the Properties as well as general working capital purposes.
TLF 1 is secured against Eightrium @ Changi Business Park, Solaris, Tuas Connection and NK Ingredients. COS Printers and Beng Kuang Marine are subject to a negative pledge.
(ii) Senior Term Loan Facility of S$100.0 million
On 20 May 2014, Soilbuild REIT entered into a second senior term loan facility amounting to S$100.0 million (“TLF 2”) obtained from DBS Bank Ltd., The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited and United Overseas Bank Limited.
S$15.0 million of TLF 2 was drawn down on floating interest rates to finance the acquisition of Tellus Marine on 26 May 2014 (“TLF 2 Drawn Down”). TLF 2 Drawn Down has a four year maturity term from the date of the facility agreement.
S$55.0 million of TLF 2 was drawn down on floating interest rates to finance the acquisition of KTL Offshore on 31 October 2014.
S$23.5 million of TLF 2 was drawn down on floating interest rates to finance the acquisition of Speedy-Tech on 23 December 2014.
The remaining S$6.5 million loan facility will be used to finance future acquisitions. TLF 2 is secured against West Park BizCentral.
Soilbuild REIT has put in place interest rate swaps to fix the interest rates of 81.9% of borrowings under the two senior term loan facilities at a weighted average swap rate of 1.0% p.a. for durations of one to four years, resulting in a weighted average swap maturity of 1.7 years.
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Conservative Capital Structure
The Manager actively manages Soilbuild REIT’s capital structure to ensure the Aggregate Leverage of Soilbuild REIT is at a prudent level and adheres to the Aggregate Leverage requirements under Appendix 6 of the Code on Collective Investment Schemes issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (the “Property Funds Appendix”), while providing Soilbuild REIT with sufficient buffer to effectively execute future acquisitions. The Manager will continue to employ an appropriate mix of debt and equity in order to minimise Soilbuild REIT’s weighted average cost of capital while maintaining a strong and robust balance sheet.
As at 31 December
2014
As at 31 December
2013
Gross Debt (S$ million) 373.5 280.0
Debt Facilities undrawn (S$ million) 11.5 5.0
Deposited Property (S$ million) 1,054.0 955.31
Aggregate Leverage 35.4% 29.3%
Weighted Average term of debt 2.1 years 2.6 years
Average All-in Interest Cost 3.19% 3.12%
Interest Cover (times) 5.3 5.51
1 Computed based on the financial statements of the listed REIT only.
Total borrowings as at 31 December 2014 stood at S$373.5 million, excluding any unamortised loan transaction costs, and has been drawn down from TLF 1 and TLF 2.
The debt maturity profile of Soilbuild REIT as at 31 December 2014 is as follows:
25.4% 25.4% 24.1% 25.1%
20152014 2016 2017 2018
5.0
90.095.095.0
6.5
93.5
% of Debt Maturing
TLF 1 TLF 2 Undrawn
As at 31 December 2014, the weighted average term of debt is 2.1 years with an average all-in interest cost of 3.19%. 81.9% of total borrowings were hedged by way of fixed interest rate swaps at a weighted average swap rate of 1.0% p.a.. Physical debt expiries remain well-staggered with no more than 25.4% of total debt maturing in any one year.
The aggregate leverage of Soilbuild REIT stood at 35.4% as at 31 December 2014. This is within Soilbuild REIT’s long term target gearing range of 35% to 40%, and is well within the 60% gearing limit imposed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for property trusts in Singapore with a credit rating. Consequently, Soilbuild REIT has approximately $80.0 million of debt headroom based on its internally defined aggregate leverage limit which it can utilise to fund further acquisitions.
As part of its proactive capital management strategy, the Manager will continue to optimise cost of debt financing and diversify funding sources through both equity and debt capital markets.
Treasury Management Strategies
The Manager’s key treasury management strategies are as follows:
i. A long term aggregate leverage target of between 35% to 40%.
ii. Maintaining an investment grade corporate credit rating to give flexibility and competitive pricing in future debt funding requirements;
iii. To focus on additional funding sources from the debt and equity capital markets; and
iv. To maintain interest rate hedging in line with the core hedging profile.
Credit Rating
S&P assigned Soilbuild REIT an investment grade credit rating of BBB- on 22 January 2014.
Risk Management
Risk Management Framework
The Manager has developed a comprehensive risk management framework that enables the Board and Audit and Risk Committee (“ARC”) to review and manage the risks arising from Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio of assets from time to time on a consistent and systematic basis.
The Manager has put in place an Enterprise-wide Risk Management (“ERM”) framework to identify key risks and controls required. The Manager strongly believes that
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having a structured risk management framework and process enables the organisation to minimise adverse risks and maximise opportunities. The ERM framework covers key areas such as strategic, operations, reporting and compliance and quantifies key property-related risks such as occupancy and rental rates, credit-related risks and financial market risks, including counter-party and interest rate risks. Tenant and trade sector concentration risks are also monitored as part of the framework. The overall risk framework is managed by the Manager who reports to the Board and ARC on a quarterly basis or whenever it is deemed necessary.
The internal audit function of the Manager has been outsourced to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”). PwC plans its internal audit work in consultation with management, but works independently by submitting its reports for review at ARC meetings.
Risk Management Strategy
Property, financial market, operational and strategic risks and other externalities such as regulatory changes, natural disasters and acts of terrorism may occur in the normal course of business. The Manager has an established risk management strategy to manage these risks should they arise, and is aligned with its overall business objectives which aim to balance risks and returns in order to optimize Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio values and returns.
Some of the key risks faced and how these are being monitored and managed are detailed below:
Property Market Risk
Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio is subjected to real estate market risks such as rental and occupancy rate volatility in Singapore. In addition, the portfolio is also subjected to specific factors such as competition, supply and demand and government regulations. Such risks are quantified and monitored on a quarterly basis for existing assets and potential new acquisitions. New emerging trends or significant changes to Soilbuild REIT’s risk profile are highlighted and reported to Management for review and action where necessary.
Operational Risk
The Manager has established risk management strategies towards the day-to-day activities of the property portfolio, which are carried out by the Property Manager. These include planning and control systems, operational guidelines, reporting and monitoring procedures, involving the management team and Board of Directors
of the Manager. The risk management system is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against industry best practices to ensure effectiveness. The risk management framework is designed to ensure that operational risks are anticipated so that appropriate processes and procedures can be put in place to prevent, manage, and mitigate risks which may arise in the management and operation of its business.
Credit Risk
Credit risk relates to the potential earnings volatility caused by tenants’ unwillingness and/or inability to fulfill their contractual lease obligations. For new leases, credit assessments for large prospective tenants are undertaken prior to signing of lease agreements. On an ongoing basis, the Manager has put in place standard operating procedures for establishing GIRO, debt collection and recovery of debts. Other than the collection of security deposits, in the form of cash or bankers guarantee, there is also a monitoring system and a set of procedures on debt collection. Currently over 80% of the monthly rental income is received electronically through GIRO.
Liquidity Risk
The Manager actively monitors Soilbuild REIT’s cash flow position so as to ensure sufficient liquid reserves of cash and undrawn facilities to fund operations and meet short term obligations. In addition, the Manager actively tracks and monitors cash balances to limit bank concentration risks. The Manager also observes and monitors compliance with the Property Funds Appendix to govern limits on total borrowings.
Investment Risk
The risk involved in such investment activities is managed through a rigorous set of investment criteria which include accretion yield, growth potential and sustainability, location and specifications. All acquisitions should be yield accretive and are approved by the Board. Sensitivity analysis is also performed for each acquisition on all key project variables to test the robustness of the assumptions used. The potential risks associated with proposed projects and the issues that may prevent their smooth implementation are required to be identified at the evaluation stage. This enables us to determine actions that need to be taken to manage or mitigate risks as early as possible. All investment proposals are subject to vigorous scrutiny by the Board based on relevant investment criteria including, but not limited to yield accretion, location, building specifications, quality of customer base, lease structure and internal rate of return.
90.0
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The Manager upholds the principles of accuracy, timeliness, transparency, fairness and effectiveness in its investor relations policy. It achieves its objectives by maintaining regular, timely and transparent disclosure and an active stakeholder engagement programme.
Clear and Timely Disclosure
The Manager issues all announcements and press releases relating to Soilbuild REIT’s latest corporate developments promptly through the SGX-ST via the SGXNET and its corporate website. These disclosures are also disseminated via email to Soilbuild REIT’s email alert subscribers and the media. Investor presentations, annual reports, financial ratios, distribution history and other useful information are also available on our investor-friendly corporate website.
Soilbuild REIT’s quarterly financial results are released within one month after the end of each quarter and analyst briefings are conducted for the half and full-year results.
Stakeholders can also contact the investor relations team via a dedicated email address, and subscribe to Soilbuild REIT’s email distribution list to receive updates on its corporate developments.
Active Engagement of All Stakeholders
The Manager also maintains consistent and direct dialogue with analysts, investors and the media through the quarterly financial result briefings and investor meetings, held at minimum semi-annually. These briefings provide an excellent platform for analysts to interact and communicate with the Manager on matters such as financial results, business strategy and outlook.
In addition to analyst briefings, the Manager frequently meets existing and potential investors and analysts at one-on-one or group meetings, local and overseas conferences and roadshows. In 2014, the Manager participated in various investor conferences such as the DBS Pulse of Asia Conference, APREA Investor Day (Hong Kong), Citi ASEAN Conference, Macquarie Capital ASEAN Conference and the UBS 5th ASEAN Investor Conference, meeting with over 150 fund managers and analysts.
The Manager also made conscious efforts to engage more retail investors through large group seminars. During the year, we participated in the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) Corporate Profile and Investment Seminar, as well as SGX Broker Roadshows held at DBS Vickers Securities, Phillip Securities and Maybank Kim Eng Securities.
Additionally, The Manager conducts property tours and site visits to introduce investors to the high-quality business parks and industrial buildings in Soilbuild REIT’s portfolio.
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1st Quarter FY2015
Annual General Meeting 21 April 2015
Announcement of Financial Statements and Distribution for 1QFY2015 April 2015
Payment of 1QFY2015 distribution May/Jun 2015
2nd Quarter FY2015
Announcement of Financial Statements and Distribution for 2QFY2015 Jul 2015
Payment of 2QFY2015 distribution Aug/Sep 2015
3rd Quarter FY2015
Announcement of Financial Statements and Distribution for 3QFY2015 Oct 2015
Payment of 3QFY2015 distribution Nov/Dec 2015
4th Quarter FY2015
Announcement of Financial Statements and Distribution for 4QFY2015 Jan 2016
Payment of 4QFY2015 distribution Feb/Mar 2016
If you have any enquiries or wish to find out more about Soilbuild REIT, please contact the Manager via the following contact details:
SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd.25 Changi South Street 1SB BuildingSingapore 486059Tel: (65) 6542 2882Fax: (65) 6415 4584Email: [email protected]: www.soilbuildreit.com
Financial Calendar
Research Analyst Coverage
Six international and local brokerage houses provided regular research coverage on Soilbuild REIT:
• DBS Vickers Securities• Citi Investment Research• OCBC Investment Research• Religare Institutional Research• KGI Fraser Securities• Phillip Securities Research
Investor Relations Accolades
The Manager’s commitment towards maintaining high standards of corporate governance and investor relations was recognised by the investment community when Soilbuild REIT won the Merit award in “Best Investor Relations” and the Bronze award in “Best Annual Report”, First-Year Listed Companies Category, at the 9th Singapore Corporate Awards on 15 July 2014.
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The Manager is committed to deliver value to all stakeholders through the adoption and implementation of sustainable policies, strategies and practices in its corporate activities.
Sustainable Development
Solaris, an iconic building in our portfolio scores high on sustainability. Its green features include the following:
– 1.5 kilometre long landscaped spiral ramp which starts at the ground level and ends in the rooftop gardens at the building’s topmost level;
– Slanted glass operable roof which works by sensor protecting tenants from extreme climate, acting as a smoke vent in emergency situations and allowing natural ventilation and sunlight to filter into the building;
– Louvres which function as light shelves, reducing the heat transfer throughout the building’s double glazed façade;
– Eco-Cell and a rainwater harvesting tank;
– Rooftop gardens and corner sky terraces allow a rich biodiversity while providing open space for tenants to interact with nature; and
– Interior lighting system which work by sensors and switches off automatically when there is adequate daylight, reducing energy consumption.
Developing our People
The Manager understands employees are its most valuable resource and is committed to professional development and providing challenging opportunities whilst cultivating a balanced work-life environment for all employees.
The following are initiatives that the Soilbuild Group has taken to promote people development:
– Participated in the BCA-Industry Built Environment Undergraduate Scholarship Programme to offer opportunities to potential awardees to take up a career in the built environment;
– Worked with BCA and overseas academic institutions to offer internship opportunities to students;
– Initiated staff mentorship programme with the objective of attracting, retaining and motivating talents.
Responsibility Towards our Stakeholders
The Manager values corporate transparency and strives to uphold high standards of corporate governance and disclosure, in accordance to the principle and guidelines of the Code of Corporate Governance 2012.
In addition, the Manager places emphasis on regular engagement of investors, analysts, media and the general public through its investor relations initiatives set out in pages 44 & 45.
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INDUSTRIAL MARKET RESEARCH COMMENTARY
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1 SINGAPORE ECONOMIC OVERVIEW
1.1 Singapore Economic Growth
Singapore’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in 4Q 2014 and 2.9 per cent for the whole of 2014.
Singapore’s manufacturing sector saw an overall decline of 1.3 per cent y-o-y in 4Q 2014, indicating a slight contraction from 1.7 per cent y-o-y growth in 3Q 2014. For the whole of 2014, the manufacturing sector saw a 2.6 per cent growth, which was mainly contributed by biomedical manufacturing and chemicals clusters. The biomedical manufacturing sector registered the highest growth at 8.8 per cent y-o-y in 2014, while chemicals cluster grew 5.3 per cent for the same period.
Exhibit 1-1: Singapore GDP Growth Rates, by Main Industries
14.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
2011 2012 2013 2014
Year
-on-
Year
Gro
wth
(%)
Overall GDP ManufacturingWholesale & Retail Trade Finance & Insurance
Source: MTI, Singstat, Knight Frank Research
Overall inflation has been trending at a moderated level for the past three years, from the high of 5.2 per cent in 2011 to 2.4 per cent in 2013, and it declined further to 1 per cent in 2014.
Exhibit 1-2: Annual Inflation Rate
2.8
5.2
4.6
2.4
1.0
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Ann
ual I
nflat
ion
Rate
(%)
Source: Singstat, Knight Frank Research
1.2 Economic Outlook for 2015
Singapore’s economy is expected to grow by 2 to 4 per cent in 2015, unchanged from the previous forecast in 2014, in light of general expectations of a mixed picture for the recovery prospects of major economies around the world. The US economy is expected to perform better as overall business sentiment rises in optimism and the employment market improves with more jobs added. The euro zone economy is likely to continue with its weak growth path amid high unemployment and fiscal challenges; while the widely speculated interest rate hikes to be unveiled by the US Federal Reserve may affect investments and consumer demand globally. In Asia, China’s economy may see a new normal of lower growth momentum due to efforts by the government to implement economic restructuring in a bid to create a more reasonable growth path with greater diversification of its economy. These macroeconomic trends would significantly influence Singapore’s economic performance in light of its open economy and global city status.
At the domestic front, labour-intensive producing services or industries will continue to face higher operating costs and challenges chiefly due to labour constraints. The heightening competition with regional and global enterprises to capture both visitor and domestic markets could impact top-line revenue of local businesses. Tighter immigration and foreign worker policies have also capped population growth for the last three years. Invariably, these issues could restrain Singapore’s economic growth in 2015. However, the moderation of the strength of the Singapore Dollar against the greenback is envisaged to boost exports and provide support to the island state’s GDP.
Notwithstanding global risks and local challenges, Singapore’s economy is expected to register a stable growth path in 2015, barring unforeseen macroeconomic or geopolitical circumstances.
2 REVIEW OF SINGAPORE INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY MARKET
2.1 Overview of Industrial Property Stock
Total island-wide industrial stock reached approximately 461.1 million sq ft (42.8 million sq m) of Net Lettable Area (“NLA”) for 2014. Business Park spaces saw the highest increase at 12.2 per cent to reach 18.7 million sq ft (1.7 million sq m), while total stock for Warehouse space rose by 8.7 per cent to 90.5 million sq ft (8.4 million sq m) in 2014.
Public industrial space accounted for 12 per cent of the total industrial stock, with the majority of stock within the private sector. The three main types of industrial spaces are Factory, Business Park and Warehouse constituting 76 per cent, 4 per cent and 20 per cent of the total stock respectively.
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Exhibit 2-1: Total Industrial Stock in Singapore (‘000 sq ft net), 2014
Private88%
Public12%
Factory76%
Business Park4%
Warehouse20%
Source: JTC, REALIS, Knight Frank Research
2.2 All Industrial Rental Index
According to the All Industrial Rental Index of industrial space released by JTC in 4Q 2014, overall rental fell by 0.6 per cent q-o-q and 2.1 per cent y-o-y. Further breakdown of the indices saw warehouse rentals having declined by 1.8 per cent q-o-q and 6.3 per cent y-o-y in 2014. Conversely, single-user factory rentals rose 4.0 per cent in the whole of 2014, despite a marginal dip of 0.5 per cent q-o-q in 4Q 2014.
Exhibit 2-2: Quarterly Rental Index of Industrial Space, 1Q 2012 – 4Q 2014
85.0
90.0
95.0
100.0
105.0
110.0
115.0
1Q 2012
2Q 2012
3Q 2012
4Q 2012
1Q 2013
2Q 2013
3Q 2013
4Q 2013
1Q 2014
2Q 2014
3Q 2014
4Q 2014
Rnet
al In
dex
(4Q
201
2 =
100)
All Industrial Multiple-User Factory Single-User Factory
Business Park Warehouse
Source: JTC, Knight Frank Research
1. Before 4th Quarter 2014, the rental index is computed based on transactions of multiple-user factories and multiple-user warehouses in the Central region, with weights updated every quarter using past 12 quarters transaction values. From 4th Quarter 2014, the rental index is computed based on island-wide transactions of multiple-user factories, single-user factories, business parks and warehouses. The weights used are fixed using 2012 transaction values. The rental index is also re-scaled to 100 at 4th Quarter 2012. Due to rounding, there could be some differences in the quarterly rental change compared to the rental index before re-scaling
2.3 Private and Public Business Parks
2.3.1 Existing Stock
As at 4Q 2014, the island-wide stock of business parks totalled 18.7 million sq ft (1.7 million sq m) NLA, or 12.2 per cent increase from the previous year. Occupied stock increased by 6.4 per cent to reach close to 15 million sq ft (1.4 million sq m), while vacant stock for business parks saw an increase of 42.5 per cent in 2014.
Exhibit 2-3: Occupied and Vacant Stock of Business Park, 2010-2014
11,367 12,615 13,487 14,047 14,951
3,681 2,6263,175 2,659
3,789
02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,00014,00016,00018,00020,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
'000
sq
ft N
LA
Occupied Stock Vacant Stock
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
2.3.2 Supply and Demand
A significant influx of new supply stemmed from an additional 2 million sq ft NLA of business park spaces for the whole of 2014. This was attributed to the completion of a few business park developments, including Nucleos in Biopolis (GFA 39,200 sq m), Das Spektrum@CBP (GFA 12,800 sq m), Haite Building (GFA 16,800 sq m), Galaxis (GFA 58,300 sq m) and Seagate Singapore Design Center – The Shugart (GFA 40,900 sq m).
New demand saw a huge surge in 2014 with 61.5 per cent increase or 0.9 million sq ft NLA. Despite a substantial increase in new demand, the rate of increase is slower than the large incoming new supply during the same period, leading to an increase in vacancy rate of 20.2 per cent for the year (Exhibit 2-4).
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Demand for business park space is evident particularly in one-north with healthy pre-commitments at new business park developments. The newly completed Galaxis has close to 70 per cent pre-commitment occupancy. Reputable companies including Electrolux, Canon and Oracle have since committed to occupying Galaxis. A*Star have also pre-committed to fully occupy the developments of Kinesis, Synthesis and a few floors in Innovis. Innovis is envisaged to have 40 per cent pre-committed leases as of 4Q 2014.
Exhibit 2-4: New Supply, New Demand and Vacancy Rate of Business Park, 2010-2014
2,110
194
1,421
43
2,034
9151,249
872
560
904
24.5%
17.2% 19.1%
15.9%
20.2%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014New Supply (LHS) New Demand (LHS) Vacancy Rate (RHS)
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
2.4 Private Multiple-user Factory
2.4.1 Existing Stock
Total existing stock for private multiple-user factory stands at approximately 91 million sq ft (8.5 million sq m) NLA in 2014, a 6.2 per cent increase from 85.7 million sq ft (8 million sq m) NLA in 2013. For the whole of 2014, total occupied stock increased by 4.8 per cent to 78.3 million sq ft (7.3 million sq m) NLA, while vacant stock increased 16 per cent to 12.8 million sq ft (1.2 million sq m) NLA.
2.3.3 Major Upcoming Projects
Exhibit 2-5: Selected major upcoming Business Park developments
Project Name Street Name Developer
Total Floor Space in Project
(sq ft gross floor area)
Expected Year
of Final TOP
Business park development
Changi Business Park Central 2 Rigel Technology (S) Pte. Ltd. 172,115 2015
Business park development
Changi Business Park Vista SKJ Group Pte. Ltd. 140,469 2015
Business park development
Science Park Drive Ascendas Land (S) Pte. Ltd. 486,636 2015
Equinix Ayer Rajah Crescent Mapletree Industrial Trust Management Ltd
384,809 2015
Mediacorp Campus Ayer Rajah Avenue Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. 838,723 2015
Business park development
Ayer Rajah Crescent SHINE Systems Assets Pte. Ltd.
230,455 2016
Business park development
Science Park Drive Ascendas Land (S) Pte. Ltd. 495,570 2016
Mapletree Business City II
Alexandra Terrace/Pasir Panjang Road
Mapletree Business City Pte. Ltd.
1,344,196 2016
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
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Exhibit 2-6: Occupied and Vacant Stock of Multiple-user Factory, 2010-2014
63,270 70,159 73,334 74,691 78,264
8,9028,342 9,009 11,022
12,788
010,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000
100,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
'000
sq
ft N
LA
Occupied Stock Vacant Stock
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
2.4.2 Supply and Demand
Annual new supply saw a notable decline of 31.3 per cent in 2014 to 1.3 million sq ft (0.1 million sq m) NLA of new supply in 2014. This could be mainly attributed to fewer multiple-user factory launches for the year. Meanwhile, new demand was at close to 1.7 million sq ft (0.2 million sq m) NLA in 2014, which was 4.4 times more than the new demand of about 0.4 million sq ft (35,000 sq m) NLA in 2013. New demand achieved in 2014 bucked the past trends by surpassing new supply for the first time in the last 3 years (Exhibit 2-7).
Despite a significant surge in new demand, vacancy rate continued to climb and reached 14.0 per cent in 2014. This could be mainly due to the significantly low new demand and high new supply in the past few years, resulting in a lagged absorption of existing supply for multiple-user factories in 2014.
Exhibit 2-7: New Supply, New Demand and Vacancy Rate of Multiple-user Factory, 2010-2014
-140
872
1,152
1,894
1,302
484
969
226377
1,65112.3%
10.6%10.9%
12.9%14.0%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
-500
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2010
Vaca
ncy
Rate
'000
sq
ft N
LA
New Supply (LHS) New Demand (LHS) Vacancy Rate (RHS)
2011 2012 2013 2014
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
Exhibit 2-8: Vacancy Rate of Multiple-user Factory by Planning Region, as at 4Q 2014
11.8%
16.2%
19.4%21.1%
9.8%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
Central East North-East North West
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
2.4.3 Prices
Island-wide average price for multiple-user factory space (upper floor units) averaged $425 per sq ft in 4Q 2014, a 0.3 per cent y-o-y increase.
The island-wide average price for resale multiple-user factory spaces rose 12.3 per cent y-o-y to $459 per sq ft in 4Q 2014, while island-wide average prices for new sale and sub sale segments saw declines of 15.8 per cent and 16.6 per cent to $341 per sq ft and $524 per sq ft from the preceding year, respectively.
Average price for new sale factory units in the North Region increased by 3.2 per cent y-o-y, due to the new sale transactions from Ark@Gambas where the average price for the development picked up by 9.1 per cent to $430 per sq ft in 4Q 2014. Despite a marginal q-o-q price improvement of 1.5 per cent for new sale units in the West Region, average price for new units within the region fell by 11 per cent on a y-o-y basis. Central Region declined 5.3 per cent y-o-y with new units transacting at an average price of $640 per sq ft in 4Q 2014.
The increase in island-wide resale unit average prices was driven upwards predominantly by transactions in the East and West Regions. Average price in the East region grew by 22.2 per cent y-o-y to reach $465 per sq ft for 4Q 2014, while the average price for resale units in the West Region rose by 32.6 per cent y-o-y.
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Exhibit 2-9: Average Price of Multiple-user Factory, 2010-2014
$244
$421 $439 $424 $425
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2010
Aver
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Pric
e ($
per
sq
ft)
Pric
e In
dex
(4Q
201
2 =
100)
Average Price Multiple-user Factory Price Index
2011 2012 2013 2014
Source: REALIS (as at 23 Jan 2015), Knight Frank Research
* Price transactions are only based on units on upper floors
2.4.4 Rent
As at 4Q 2014, rents of multiple-user factory spaces in East and Northeast regions experienced increases of 7.4 per cent and 4.9 per cent on y-o-y, respectively. However, for the same period, rents in the West region saw a decline of 4.0 per cent (Exhibit 2-10).
Exhibit 2-10: Quarterly Rental Index of Multiple-user Factory by Planning Regions, 1Q 2012 – 4Q 2014
80.0
85.0
90.0
95.0
100.0
105.0
110.0
1Q 2012
2Q 2012
3Q 2012
4Q 2012
1Q 2013
2Q 2013
3Q 2013
4Q 2013
1Q 2014
2Q 2014
3Q 2014
4Q 2014
Rent
al In
dex
All Industrial Central Region North Region
West Region East Region Northeast Region
Source: JTC, Knight Frank Research
1. Before 4th Quarter 2014, the rental index is computed based on transactions of multiple-user factories and multiple-user warehouses in the Central region, with weights updated every quarter using past 12 quarters transaction values. From 4th Quarter 2014, the rental index is computed based on island-wide transactions of multiple-user factories, single-user factories, business parks and warehouses. The weights used are fixed using 2012 transaction values. The rental index is also re-scaled to 100 at 4th Quarter 2012. Due to rounding, there could be some differences in the quarterly rental change compared to the rental index before re-scaling
2.4.5 Major Upcoming Projects
Exhibit 2-11: Selected major upcoming Multiple-user Factory developments
Project Name Street Name Developer
Total Floor Space in Project
(sq ft gross floor area)
Expected Year of
Final TOP
Eco-Tech @ Sunview Sunview Road Action Property Pte. Ltd. 758,101 2015
T99 Tuas South Avenue 10 Soon Hock Group Pte. Ltd. 596,966 2015
West Star Tuas Bay Close BH-ZACD (Tuas Bay) Pte. Ltd. 454,344 2015
CT Hub 2 Kallang Avenue/Lavender Street Chiu Teng @ Kallang Pte. Ltd. 384,164 2015
North View Bizhub Yishun Avenue 9 SB (Northview) Investment Pte. Ltd.
315,275 2015
West Connect Building Buroh Street Publique Realty (Jurong) Pte. Ltd. 737,220 2016
Mandai Connection Mandai Link SB (Mandai) Investment Pte. Ltd. 601,487 2016
Loyang Enterprise Building Loyang Way OKH Global Ltd 555,202 2016
Win 5 Yishun Industrial Street 1 Soon Hock Tuas Development Pte. Ltd.
540,133 2016
ACE @ Buroh Buroh Crescent OKH Buroh Pte. Ltd. 475,764 2016
Source: JTC, Knight Frank Research
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2.5 Private Single-user Factory
2.5.1 Existing Stock
Total existing stock of private single-user factory is approximately 209 million sq ft (19.4 million sq m) NLA in 2014, representing a marginal increase of 3 percent from the preceding year. Occupied stock increased slightly by 1.6 per cent y-o-y from 190.2 million sq ft (17.7 million sq m) NLA in 2013 to 193.2 million sq ft (18 million sq m) NLA in 2014. However, vacant stock for single-user factory space rose by 24 per cent y-o-y in 2014 (Exhibit 2-12).
Exhibit 2-12: Occupied and Vacant Stock of Single-user Factory, last 5 years
177,830 180,629 184,364190,187 193,266
10,11810,516
10,280
12,62615,661
160,000
165,000
170,000
175,000
180,000
185,000
190,000
195,000
200,000
205,000
210,000
215,000
2010
'000
sq ft
NLA
Occupied Stock Vacant Stock
2011 2012 2013 2014
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
2.5.2 Supply and Demand
New supply of single-user factory stands at approximately 1.5 million sq ft (142,000 sq m) NLA in 2014, a decline of 17.9 per cent from the preceding year. New demand continued to decline for the second consecutive year, with 35 per cent to 0.9 million sq ft (85,000 sq m) NLA in 2014. Vacancy rate rose to 7.5 per cent in 2014, due to a lower take up for single-user factory as well as new supply surpassing the new demand since 2013 (Exhibit 2-13).
In 2014, the vacancy rates in North-East and Central Regions were at 9.7 per cent while the East region has the lowest vacancy rate at 5.8 per cent (Exhibit 2-14).
Exhibit 2-13: New Supply, New Demand and Vacancy Rate of Single-user Factory, 2010-2014
969
657
1,378
1,862
1,528
1,2271,055
2,024
1,410
916
5.4% 5.5% 5.3%
6.2%7.5%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2010
New Supply (LHS) New Demand (LHS) Vacancy Rate (RHS)
2011 2012 2013 2014
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
Exhibit 2-14: Vacancy Rate of Single-user Factory by Planning Region, as at 4Q 2014
9.7%
5.8%
9.7%
6.7%7.6%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
Central East North-East North West
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
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2.6 Private Single-user and Multiple-user Warehouse
2.6.1 Existing Stock
As at 4Q 2014, the total existing stock for private warehouses totalled 84.4 million sq ft (7.8 million sq m) NLA, a 2.6 per cent increase from the previous year. Occupied stock expanded from 74.7 million sq ft (6.9 million sq m) NLA in 2013 to 76.8 million sq ft (7.1 million sq m) NLA in 2014, representing an increase of 2.9 per cent. For the first time in 4 years, vacant stock decreased marginally by 0.6 per cent to approximately 7.6 million sq ft (0.7 million sq m) NLA.
Exhibit 2-16: Occupied and Vacant Stock of Single-user and Multiple-user Warehouses, 2010-2014
68,006 71,720 73,281 74,669 76,822
6,394 4,370 5,597 7,599 7,556
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
'000
sq ft
NLA
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
2.5.3 Major Upcoming Projects
Exhibit 2-15: Selected major upcoming single-user factory developments
Project Name Street Name Developer
Total Floor Space in Project
(sq ft gross floor area)
Expected Year of
Final TOP
Single-user factory Tuas South Boulevard Jurong Shipyard Pte. Ltd. 1,294,036 2015
Single-user factory Tuas South Avenue 5 Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte. Ltd. 35,720 2015
Single-user factory Kaki Bukit Road 4 SEF Group Ltd 30,740 2015
Single-user factory Buroh Lane Commonwealth Food Services Pte. Ltd.
27,140 2015
Single-user factory Yung Ho Road Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
568,764 2016
Single-user factory Penjuru Road Mencast Marine Pte. Ltd. 36,290 2016
Single-user factory Yishun Industrial Park A ASM Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd.
25,110 2016
Single-user factory Woodlands Avenue 12 Global Switch Property (S) Pte. Ltd. 25,000 2016
Single-user factory Depot Road Mapletree Industrial Trust Management Ltd
824,622 2017
Single-user factory Sungei Kadut Street 1 Lian Beng Construction (1988) Pte. Ltd.
28,590 2017
Source: JTC, Knight Frank Research
2.6.2 Supply and Demand
New supply for private warehouses saw a substantial decline of 37.8 per cent to 2.1 million sq ft (0.2 million sq m) NLA in 2014, while new demand surged by 55 per cent to reach close to 2.2 million sq ft (0.2 million sq m) NLA during the same period. Due to the increased new demand for the year, vacancy rate saw a slight dip from 9.2 per cent in 2013 to 9 per cent in 2014 (Exhibit 2-17).
Within the regions, the North region has the highest vacancy rate at 16.3 per cent while the lowest vacancy is in the East region at 5.0 per cent (Exhibit 2-18).
Exhibit 2-17: New Supply, New Demand and Vacancy Rate of Single-user and Multiple-user Warehouses, 2010-2014
915
1,690
2,788
3,391
2,1101,948
3,714
1,5611,389
2,153
8.6%
5.7%
7.1%
9.2%9.0%
0.0%1.0%2.0%3.0%4.0%5.0%6.0%7.0%8.0%9.0%10.0%
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
2010
Vaca
ncy R
ate
'000
sq ft
NLA
New Supply (LHS) New Demand (LHS) Vacancy Rate (RHS)
2011 2012 2013 2014
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Exhibit 2-18: Vacancy Rate of Single-user and Multiple-user Warehouses by Planning Region, as at 4Q 2014
9.9% 10.4%
5.0%
16.3%
8.0%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
18.0%
Central East North-East North West
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
2.6.3 Price
Island-wide average price for private warehouse transactions is at $425 per sq ft in 4Q 2014, representing an increase of 4.2 per cent y-o-y. Sale of resale units formed the largest bulk with 53 out of 62 transactions,
averaging at about $479 per sq ft. New warehouse units transacted at an average price of $527 per sq ft, a 56 per cent y-o-y decline, which is attributed to the higher price base in 2013 mainly due to the new freehold warehouse transactions at an average price of $1,063 per sq ft in 2013.
Exhibit 2-20: Average Price of Warehouse, 2010-2014
$316
$487 $494$408 $425
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
2010
Aver
age
Pric
e ($
per
sq
ft)
2011 2012 2013 2014
Source: REALIS (as at 23 Jan 2015), Knight Frank Research
*Transactions are only based on units on upper floors
2.6.4 Major Upcoming Projects
Exhibit 2-21: Selected major upcoming Private Warehouse Developments
Project Name Street Name Developer
Total Floor Space in Project
(sq ft gross floor area)
Expected Year of
Final TOP
Warehouse development
Buroh Lane Warehouse Logistics Net Asia Pte. Ltd.
645,511 2015
Warehouse development
Pioneer Crescent Kuehne + Nagel Real Estate Pte. Ltd.
538,303 2015
Warehouse development
Jurong West Street 22 Tech-Link Storage Engineering 892,543 2015
Warehouse development
Greenwich Drive HSBC Institutional Trust Services (S) Ltd
989,202 2015
Carros Centre Jalan Lam Huat Kranji Development Pte. Ltd. 1,166,376 2016
Source: JTC, Knight Frank Research
2.7 Upcoming Supply
An aggregate supply of 46.4 million sq ft (4.3 million sq m) GFA of private factory space, including multiple-user and single-user factories, is slated for completion over the next 5 years and beyond. Approximately 77.6 per cent of the upcoming supply will be completed in 2015 and 2016, contributing 20.6 million sq ft (1.9 million sq m) and 15.4 million sq ft (1.4 million sq m) of GFA respectively (Exhibit 2-22).
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Exhibit 2-22: Upcoming Supply of Private Factory space, by Expected Year of Completion (as at 4Q 2014)
20,602
15,382
4,553 4,672
570 6030
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2015
'000
sq
ft g
ross
2017 2018 20192016 >2019
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
An estimated 14.4 million sq ft (1.3 million sq m) GFA of private warehouse space is expected to be completed by 2018. Out of the 14.4 million sq ft of warehouse space to be slated for completion, 93.4 per cent or 13.5 million sq ft (1.3 million sq m) GFA is set to be ready by end 2016 (Exhibit 2-23).
Exhibit 2-23: Upcoming Supply of Private Warehouse, by Expected Year of Completion (as at 4Q 2014)
6,383
7,104
474 4840 0
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2015
'000
sq ft
gro
ss
2016 2017 2018 2019 >2019
Source: REALIS, Knight Frank Research
2.8 Government Policies on Industrial Property Market
New JTC subletting policy
With effect from 1 October 2014, JTC has lowered the maximum allowable sublet quantum of industrial developments occupied by JTC’s end-user lessees, from 50 per cent to 30 per cent of total GFA after five years from obtaining Temporary Occupancy Permit (TOP). This sublet quantum cap does not apply to lessees subletting to their wholly-owned subsidiary or company in which they have a majority shareholding of at least 51 per cent.
JTC end-user lessees (i.e. industrial building owners who have been allocated land for productive use for a pre-determined lease period by JTC) with industrial developments of more than five years after TOP would have to explore ways to directly occupy the additional space of 20 per cent of total GFA in order to meet the subletting policy. The prospect of end-user lessees expanding their industrial space needs could bode well for the overall occupancy level of industrial space. However, end-user lessees who are looking to assign or transfer their lease to another party could be partly constrained by the subletting policy change in the short term.
Revised usage guidelines from URA
URA has revised the usage guidelines for E-business and media uses in industrial developments in November 2014 whereby businesses that provide telecommunications, infrastructure and/or develop software as well as core media activities are allowed in the industrial developments. On the other hand, businesses that were previously classified as Type 2 e-business and non-core media activities will be regarded as commercial use and should be located in commercial properties. Call Centres are only allowed in Business Park and Industrial Business 1 developments.
During the same period, URA has also revised the guidelines for supporting uses in industrial developments. This will provide a more conducive environment for the tenants given the relaxation in guidelines that allows selected commercial uses and childcare centres to be located within the industrial estates.
2.9 Industrial Market Outlook
Singapore Manufacturing Sector
Looking ahead for 2015, Singapore’s manufacturing sector is expected to face contrasting patterns of macroeconomic trends. Global economic growth is expected to perform slightly better this year, despite the external risks and uncertainties. The US economy’s growth is expected to accelerate, mainly supported by its stronger domestic demand with improving jobs market and lower oil prices, while the pace of growth for other global economies such as China and eurozone could be slower as these nations grapple with domestic economic challenges.
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In addition, the fall in oil prices creates a differing impact on key segments of Singapore’s manufacturing sector. Although declines in oil prices may ease the impact of high running costs for transportation-related businesses, oil and gas related businesses may face greater headwinds with lower revenue and high labour costs. Specifically, the rig building business is likely to moderate with less orders, while the oil refining business is poised to benefit from higher global consumption. Given the predominantly export-oriented nature of Singapore’s manufacturing sector, the sector is likely to face a confluence of headwinds and expansion in 2015.
Notwithstanding the external downside risks coupled with tight labour supply back home, prospects of higher exports to the US market, resilient global demand for consumer goods and Singapore Government’s plans to expand our infrastructure network present demand opportunities for various industries within the next three years. Singapore’s manufacturing sector will continue to be anchored by contributions from the main clusters of biomedical manufacturing and precision engineering, as well as sub-clusters of land transport engineering and other electronics modules and components.
In view of Singapore’s manufacturing sector showing minor signs of contraction in the last 2 months of 2014 and with the majority of manufacturers expecting business sentiments to remain marginally stable for the first half in 2015, we expect the cautious sentiment for the industrial property market to persist, before signs of optimism potentially emerge on the back of revival in global production and consumption towards the latter half of 2015.
Change in Industrial Space Demand
Looking into the medium term, demand for industrial space would transform along with changes in manufacturing activities in Singapore. Consequent from the government’s initiatives to grow high value-added industries, heavy industrial and high-tech intensive end-users are looking for space with better building specification features. Industrial spaces with higher flexibility to fit a variety of trades are more sought after by these end-users.
For instance, there is currently an increasing demand for high-specification industrial space in the cold-chain logistics segment, whereby more logistics players are looking into adding or converting conventional warehouse space to cold storage facilities to cater for
various goods, such as healthcare, pharmaceutical and perishable goods.
At the other spectrum of industry types, labour-intensive industries with lower value-add products are observed to be considering relocation to alternative locations that offer lower rentals. Some industrial end-users shifted out of the Central Region to operate in suburban industrial clusters in Singapore, while some larger-scale end-users relocated to neighbouring countries due to higher rental, operating and labour cost considerations in Singapore.
Availability of options paving way for higher relocation activity
In consideration of the projected influx of new industrial spaces island-wide in particular up to 2016, downward pressure on overall industrial rents is envisaged to persist for at least two quarters in 2015. Tenants will be presented with more options to lease when sourcing for suitable premises. Yet, the revised subletting rules on JTC lessees (implemented by JTC since October 2014) could open opportunities for active relocations by sub-tenants, who have to look for alternative spaces that are able to accommodate them. We anticipate that the overall average industrial rent is likely to trend moderately downwards by about 3 to 5 per cent in 1H 2015, followed by a potential rebound of about 4 to 5 per cent in 2H 2015, assuming general market sentiment improves with increasing industrial activities. Set in this context of lower rents for the first six months of 2015, more industrial space tenants are likely to relocate to buildings located at more accessible locations, or newer buildings with better specifications and more efficient layouts to suit their needs.
Strata-titled industrial market likely to experience more activities
Despite a notable decline in the total strata-titled industrial transactions in 2014 by 51 per cent from the previous year, we believe that the strata industrial market could experience an uptick in transactional activity especially in the resale market going forward, due to the fewer new launches expected in 2015. It is envisaged that the average price of strata-titled industrial property could decline by about 5 per cent in 1H 2015 before stabilising in 2H 2015 when there could be more transactional activities to encourage upward movement in prices.
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Business Parks Demand to stay Resilient in new growth precincts
Limited upcoming supply in office space for the next two years have driven office rents higher in 2014 and office rents are likely to grow further in 2015. Business Park spaces, which are predominantly used for office back-of-house related purposes would be in demand for tenants who belong to the qualifying trade types. With longer-term space occupation in mind, these tenants may consider relocating their operations to Business Parks to take advantage of the lower rents offered in comparison to office spaces. One ‘bright spot’ precinct that is seeing rising demand in business park space is one-north, which has been receiving new space occupiers from Information and communications technology (ICT), technology and engineering-related fields. With the completions of new business park and office spaces and tapping on transport connectivity advantage with its city fringe location, one-north is set to cement itself as a new generation knowledge hub within the next three to five years.
New usage guidelines from URA impact on rental gaps between Hi-Specs space and Business Park spaces
With the revised guidelines from URA, there are more leasing options for industrial space users, especially users from the ICT software design and development companies, as they can source for available spaces in Business 1 developments. They may consider taking up more affordable B1 industrial space at suburban locations to lower their relocation costs. In light of the revised guidelines, we expect rental gaps to narrow between Hi-Specs spaces and Business Park spaces.
Effectiveness of PIC scheme
The Productivity and Innovative Credit (“PIC”) Scheme, which was first introduced in Year of Assessment (“YA”) of 2011 to promote productivity amongst Small-Medium Enterprises (“SMEs”), has been extended till the YA 2018, despite the phasing out of PIC Bonus after YA2015. These schemes have been effective over the years in facilitating the operational improvement for SMEs. The SMEs will continue to benefit from these schemes as they upgrade their operations to remain competitive. Substantial tax savings from the schemes could encourage the growth and business sustainability of SMEs, depending on the size of their operations to source for business spaces in the factory and warehouse developments. This would lead to a potentially higher take-up of available industrial space within the next three years.
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Date of Appointment as Director: 26 July 2013
Length of Service as Director: 1 year and 5 months (as at 31 December 2014)
Board Committee served on: Audit & Risk Committee (Member)
Other Listed Company Directorships: Nil
Past Listed Company Directorships: The Insurance Corporation of Singapore Ltd and Singapore Petroleum Ltd.
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Sciences (Economics, Honours) from the University of Singapore.
Experience: Mr Chong has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held senior appointments in investment banking, wholesale banking, international banking and finance and directorships in banks in the region.
Previous Roles: Managing Director and Head of Group Institutional Financial Services at United Overseas Bank Ltd and prior to this, Senior Executive Vice President of Investment Banking; Managing Director and Joint Head of Investment Banking; and various other senior roles at DBS Bank Ltd.
Mr Chong Kie CheongChairman, Independent Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment as Director: 26 July 2013
Length of Service as Director: 1 year and 5 months (as at 31 December 2014)
Board Committee served on: Audit & Risk Committee (Chairman)
Other Listed Company Directorships: Nil
Past Listed Company Directorships: Nil
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil & Structural Engineering from Nanyang Technological University and a Master in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Real Estate from the National University of Singapore.
Experience: Mr Lim has more than 19 years of experience in the real estate industry. Mr Lim has held senior level appointments across the entire real estate value chain.
Previous Roles: Director, Head of Investments at Global Capital & Development (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Associate professor at UniSIM University lecturing in Portfolio Management, Investment Management and Corporate Finance disciplines; Director, Head of South East Asia at Hewlett Packard; Senior Vice President/Director, Head of Asset Management at ING Real Estate Investment Management and Vice-President of Asset Management at Mapletree Investments Pte. Ltd.
Mr Benedict Andrew Lim Wee YongIndependent Non-Executive Director
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Date of Appointment as Director: 26 July 2013
Length of Service as Director: 1 year and 5 months (as at 31 December 2014)
Board Committee served on: Audit & Risk Committee (Member)
Other Listed Company Directorships: Nil
Past Listed Company Directorships: Nil
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Honours in Estate Management) degree from the National University of Singapore.
Experience: Mr Ng has been in the real estate industry for 27 years. He is currently managing the diversified real estate investment and development projects of the United Industrial Corporation Limited and its subsidiaries.
Previous Roles: Managing Director at Savills Singapore; Managing Director at Hamptons International; founding shareholder of Huttons Real Estate, a successful local housing agency; and Head of the property arm of COSCO Singapore (a China state-owned maritime group).
Mr Michael Ng Seng TatIndependent Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment as Director:5 October 2012
Length of Service as Director:2 years and 3 months (as at 31 December 2014)
Board Committee served on:Nil
Other Listed Company Directorships:Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd.
Past Listed Company Directorships: Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd.
Academic & Professional Qualifications:Technician Diploma (Civil Engineering) from the Singapore Polytechnic.
Experience:Mr Lim is a co-founder of the Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. with more than 36 years of experience in the construction and property development business and has been the Group Managing Director since 2001. He is now the Executive Chairman of Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. and Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd. and also serves on the board of all of its subsidiaries. He charts the sponsor’s strategic direction, business planning and development and oversees its operations, management of projects and succession planning. Mr Lim is active in community service and was conferred the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Medal) and the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Star) by the President of the Republic of Singapore in 2003 and 2009 respectively.
Mr Lim Chap HuatNon-Executive Director
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Date of Appointment as Director:13 March 2013
Length of Service as Director:1 year and 9 months (as at 31 December 2014)
Board Committee served on:Nil
Other Listed Company Directorships:Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd., Europtronic Group Ltd. and IREIT Global.
Past Listed Company Directorships:Nil
Academic & Professional Qualifications:Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and Chartered Financial Analyst.
Experience:Mr Ho is currently Executive Director of Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd.. Prior to that, he was Executive Director of Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. supporting the strategic growth of its operations and driving the development of its business strategies. Mr Ho also has over 20 years of banking and finance experience, holding various Senior Management positions in banks such as Standard Chartered Bank, where his last held role was Head of Consumer Banking, Malaysia.
Date of Appointment as Director:26 July 2013
Length of Service as Director:1 year and 5 months (as at 31 December 2014)
Board Committee served on: Nil
Other Listed Company Directorships: Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd.
Past Listed Company Directorships: Nil
Academic & Professional Qualifications: Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) from the Nanyang Technological University.
Experience: Ms Lim joined the Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. as the Group Financial Controller in 2007 and was promoted to Director of Capital and Investment Management in 2010. Ms Lim oversees the Capital and Investment Management Division, handling all financial, accounting, tax and treasury matters, business and investment development, corporate communications, human resources and administration, as well as investor relations for Soilbuild Group. Ms Lim has more than 18 years of experience, having served in finance departments of various listed companies.
Mr Ho Toon BahNon-Executive Director
Ms Lim Cheng HwaNon-Executive Director
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Mr Shane HaganChief Executive Officer
Experience: 18 years of experience in the real estate industry and various related sectors including the following positions: (a) Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the manager of Mapletree Commercial Trust which was listed on the SGX-ST; (b) CFO of the manager of LMIR Trust which is listed on the SGX-ST; and (c) from July 2003 to July 2007, CFO for the manager of Ascendas REIT which is listed on the SGX-ST. From 1995 to 2003, Mr Hagan was Financial Controller and Company Secretary of two NZ Stock Exchange-listed commercial property companies based in Wellington, New Zealand.
Qualifications: Mr Hagan holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (Majoring in Accounting and Finance) from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand and has been certified as a Chartered Accountant by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand.
Ms Lim Hui HuaChief Financial Officer
Experience: More than 11 years of auditing and accounting experience including (a) from January 2013 to October 2014, Chief Financial Officer of Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd., which is listed on the SGX-ST; (b) from December 2009 to December 2012 as Finance Manager of Soil-Build (Pte.) Ltd.; and (c) from December 2003 to November 2009, various positions ending as an audit manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers Singapore.
Qualifications: Ms Lim holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University and is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, as well as a certified internal auditor under the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Mr Roy Teo Seng WahChief Operating Officer
Experience: More than 14 years of experience in the real estate industry and various related sectors including (a) from March 2005 to September 2012, Co-head of Business Development and Investment and Head of Logistics Portfolio for the manager of Ascendas REIT; and (b) from March 2000 to March 2005, various positions in finance, tax and business development for Keppel Logistics Pte. Ltd.
Qualifications: Mr Teo holds a Bachelor in Applied Science from Oxford Brookes University and is an affiliated member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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Soilbuild Business Space REIT (“Soilbuild REIT”) is a trust constituted by a deed of trust (the “Trust Deed”) entered into between SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd., as manager of Soilbuild REIT (the “Manager”) and DBS Trustee Limited, as trustee of Soilbuild REIT (the “Trustee”).
The Manager is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and business integrity in line with the Singapore Code of Governance 2012 (the “Code”). The Manager also ensures that all applicable requirements, laws and regulations are duly complied with, which include, but not limited to, the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (the “SFA”), the Listing Manual of Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”) and Appendix 6 of the Code on Collective Investment Schemes issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) (the “Property Funds Appendix” and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes issued by the MAS, the “CIS Code”).
The Manager was issued a CMS Licence by the MAS pursuant to the SFA on 1 August 2013.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Manager
The Manager has general powers of management over the assets of Soilbuild REIT. The Manager’s main responsibility is to manage Soilbuild REIT’s assets and liabilities for the benefit of Unitholders.
The Manager will set the strategic direction of Soilbuild REIT and give recommendations to the Trustee on the acquisition, divestment, development and/or enhancement of assets of Soilbuild REIT in accordance with its stated investment strategy.
The Manager has covenanted in the Trust Deed to use its best endeavours to:
• carry on and conduct its business in a proper and efficient manner;
• ensure that Soilbuild REIT’s operations are carried on and conducted in a proper and efficient manner; and
• conduct all transactions with or for Soilbuild REIT on an arm’s length basis and on normal commercial terms.
The Manager will prepare property plans on a regular basis, which may contain proposals and forecasts on Gross Revenue, property expenses, capital expenditure, leasing targets and valuations, explanations of major variances to previous forecasts, written commentary on key issues and any relevant assumptions. The purpose of these plans is to explain the performance of Soilbuild REIT’s properties.
The Manager will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the applicable provisions of the SFA and all other relevant legislation, the Listing Manual, the CIS Code (including the Property Funds Appendix), the Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers, the Trust Deed, the CMS Licence, the Tax Approval and any tax rulings and all relevant contracts. The Manager will be responsible for all regular communications with Unitholders.
The Manager may require the Trustee to borrow on behalf of Soilbuild REIT (upon such terms and conditions as the Manager deems fit, including the charging or mortgaging of all or any part of the Deposited Property) whenever the Manager considers, among others, that such borrowings are necessary or desirable in order to enable Soilbuild REIT to meet any liabilities or to finance the acquisition of any property. However, the Manager must not direct the Trustee to incur a borrowing if to do so would mean that Soilbuild REIT’s total borrowings and deferred payments will exceed the limit stipulated by the MAS based on the value of its deposited property at the time the borrowing is incurred, taking into account deferred payments (including deferred payments for assets whether to be settled in cash or in Units).
In the absence of fraud, gross negligence, wilful default or breach of the Trust Deed by the Manager, it shall not incur any liability by reason of any error of law or any matter or thing done or suffered to be done or omitted to be done by it in good faith under the Trust Deed. In addition, the Manager shall be entitled, for the purpose of indemnity against any actions, costs, claims, damages, expenses or demands to which it may be put as Manager, to have recourse to the Deposited Property or any part thereof save where such action, cost, claim, damage, expense or demand is occasioned by the fraud, gross negligence, wilful default or breach of the Trust Deed by the Manager.
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The Manager may, in managing Soilbuild REIT and in carrying out and performing its duties and obligations under the Trust Deed, with the written consent of the Trustee, appoint such person to exercise any or all of its powers and discretions and to perform all or any of its obligations under the Trust Deed, provided always that the Manager shall be liable for all acts and omissions of such persons as if such acts and omissions were its own.
Board Matters
The Board’s Conduct of Affairs
Principle 1
Every company should be headed by an effective Board to lead and control the company. The Board is collectively responsible for the long-term success of the company. The Board works with Management to achieve this and the Management remains accountable to the Board.
The Board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of the Manager, including establishing goals for management and monitoring the achievement of these goals. The Board provides entrepreneurial leadership, makes the strategic decisions and ensures that the necessary financial and human resources are in place for the Manager to meet its objectives. The Board is also responsible for the strategic business direction and risk management of Soilbuild REIT. All Board members participate in matters relating to corporate governance, business operations and risks, financial performance, and the nomination and review of the Directors.
The Board has established a framework for the Manager and Soilbuild REIT, including a system of internal audit and controls and a business risk management process which enables risks to be assessed and managed.
The Board is responsible in identifying key stakeholders groups such as Unitholders, lenders, tenants and management team and recognise that their perceptions affect Soilbuild REIT’s reputation.
The Board has delegated specific areas of responsibilities to the Audit & Risk Committee (the “ARC”) to assist it in discharging its responsibilities. The ARC is governed by written Terms of Reference which have been approved by the Board.
The Manager has adopted a framework of delegated authorisations in its Delegation of Authority (“DOA”) approved by the Board. The DOA sets out the level of authorisation and their respective approval limits for all business activities which include, but are not limited to, acquisitions, divestments, leasing, operating and capital expenditures. Activities and matters which requires the Board’s approval, such as financial statements, the annual budget, investment proposals and funding, opening and closing of bank accounts, are clearly set out in the DOA.
Each director must act honestly, with due care and diligence, and in the best interests of Soilbuild REIT. The Board meets regularly, at least once every quarter, to review the business performance and outlook of Soilbuild REIT, as well as to deliberate on business strategy, including any significant acquisitions, disposals, fund raising and development projects of Soilbuild REIT. Ad-hoc meetings are convened as and when warranted by particular circumstances requiring the Board’s attention.
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The number of meetings of the Manager’s Board and ARC held during the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014, as well as the attendance of their membership, are as follows:
Name of DirectorsBoard Meetings Audit & Risk Committee Meetings
No. of meetings Attendance No. of meetings Attendance
Mr Chong Kie Cheong 5 5 4 4
Mr Benedict Andrew Lim Wee Yong 5 5 4 4
Mr Michael Ng Seng Tat 5 5 4 4
Mr Lim Chap Huat 5 5 N.A. N.A.
Mr Ho Toon Bah 5 5 N.A. N.A.
Ms Lim Cheng Hwa 5 4 N.A. N.A.
The Manager’s Articles of Association permit Board meetings to be held by way of telephone or video conference or any other electronic means of communication by which all persons participating in the meeting are able, contemporaneously, to hear and be heard by all other participants.
The Manager issues formal letters upon appointment of new Directors. The formal letter sets out their duties and obligations, and acquaints them with their responsibilities as Directors of the Manager. Newly-appointed Board members are briefed on the business which includes strategic directions, corporate governance policies and procedures of the Manager and Soilbuild REIT, the applicable laws and regulations, and their statutory duties and responsibilities as directors. The Directors will receive regular training, particularly on relevant new laws and regulations through presentations and workshops. The Manager encourages the Directors to attend training courses from the Singapore Institute of Directors, so as to keep up-to-date with changes in financial, legal and regulatory requirements and the business environment in order to enhance their performance as Board or ARC members. The costs of arranging and funding of the training of the Directors will be borne by the Manager.
During the year, the Board was updated on the consultation paper dated October 2014 on Enhancements to the Regulatory Regime Governing REITs and REIT managers released by MAS.
Board Composition and Guidance
Principle 2
There should be a strong and independent element on the Board, which is able to exercise objective judgement on corporate affairs independently.
The composition of the Board is determined using the following principles:
• Chairman of the Board should be a Non-Executive Director of the Manager;
• The Board should comprise Directors with a broad range of commercial experience including expertise in funds management, legal matters, audit and accounting and the property industry; and
• At least one-third of the Board should comprise Independent Directors.
The Board currently consists of six Non-Executive Directors, three of whom are independent. This composition complies with the Code’s requirement that at least one-third of the Board should comprise Independent Directors, where the Chairman of the Board is independent. This enables Management to benefit from their external, diverse and objective perspective on issues that are brought before the Board. It also enables the Board to interact and work with Management through a robust exchange of ideas and views to help shape the strategic process.
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As at 31 December 2014, the Board members are:
Independent DirectorsMr Chong Kie Cheong (Chairman)Mr Benedict Andrew Lim Wee YongMr Michael Ng Seng Tat
Non-Executive DirectorsMr Lim Chap HuatMr Ho Toon BahMs Lim Cheng Hwa
The profiles of the Directors and other relevant information may be found on pages 59 to 61 of this Annual Report.
The Board has three Independent Directors. The criterion of independence is based on the definition given in the Code. A Director is considered independent if he has no relationship with the Manager and Soilbuild REIT, its related companies, its 10% unitholders or its officers that could interfere, or be reasonably perceived to interfere, with the exercise of the Director’s independent business judgement with a view to the best interest of the Manager and Soilbuild REIT.
The Board is of the view that its Independent Directors are independent in character and judgement and there are no relationships or circumstances which are likely to affect, or could appear to affect, the Directors’ independent business judgement.
The Board is of the view that its current composition is adequate and comprises persons who as a group, provide the necessary core competencies, balance and diversity of skills, experience and knowledge to Soilbuild REIT. The Board is also of the view that its current Board size is appropriate taking into consideration the nature and scope of Soilbuild REIT’s operations.
The Board also meets regularly to discuss on business matters, without the presence of Management.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”)
Principle 3
There should be a clear division of responsibilities between the leadership of the Board and the executives responsible for managing the company’s business. No one individual should represent a considerable concentration of power.
There is a clear separation of the roles and responsibilities between the Chairman and the CEO of the Manager. The Chairman, Mr Chong Kie Cheong, is an Independent Director while the CEO is Mr Shane Hagan. The Chairman and the CEO are not related to each other, nor is there any business relationship between them.
The Chairman is responsible for the overall management of the Board as well as ensuring that the members of the Board and Management work together with integrity and competence, and that the Board engages Management in constructive debate on strategy, business operations, enterprise risk and other plans. The CEO has full executive responsibilities over the business directions and operational decisions in the day-to-day management of the Manager and Soilbuild REIT.
Board Membership
Principle 4
There should be a formal and transparent process for the appointment and re-appointment of Directors to the Board.
As the Manager is not itself a listed entity, the Manager does not consider it necessary to establish a nominating committee.
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The Board performs the functions that a nominating committee would otherwise perform, namely, it administers nomination to the Board, reviews the structure, size and composition of the Board and reviews the independence of the Directors. Directors of the Manager are not subjected to periodic retirement by rotation.
In reviewing and recommending the appointment of new Directors, the Board takes into consideration the current Board mix and size, the suitability of the candidate based on key attributes such as commitment, competencies and integrity as well as the candidate’s ability to carry out his/her duties as a Director. The search for candidates to be appointed as new Board Members will be conducted through a broad network of recommendations and contacts. All candidates will be carefully evaluated by the Board to ensure that the recommendations are well supported and objective. In addition, the criteria under the Guidelines on Fit and Proper Criteria issued by the MAS for such appointments will also be taken into consideration.
The Board conducts an annual review to assess the independence of each Director, the performance of the Board as a whole, and the contribution of each Director to the effectiveness of the Board. The Board is also required to determine whether Directors who hold multiple board representations are able to and have been devoting sufficient time to discharge their duties and responsibilities adequately. The Code requires listed companies to fix the maximum number of board representations on other listed companies that their directors may hold and to disclose this in their annual report. Details of such directorships and other principal commitments of the Directors may be found on pages 59 to 61. In determining whether each Director is able to devote sufficient time to discharge his or her duties, the Board will take cognizance of the Code requirement, but is of the view that its assessment should not be restricted only to the number of board representations of each Director – and their respective principal commitments per se. Holistically, the contributions by the Directors to and during meetings of the Board and relevant Board Committees as well as their attendance at such meetings should also be taken into account. As a guide, Directors should not have in aggregate more than five listed company board representations and other principal commitments.
Board Performance
Principle 5
There should be a formal annual assessment of the Board as a whole and its board committees and the contribution by each Director to the effectiveness of the Board.
The Board has in place a formal process to annually assess the effectiveness of the Board through feedback from individual Directors on areas relating to the Board’s effectiveness and competencies.
Each Director is required to complete a Board performance evaluation form. The assessment allows each Director to express his/her personal and confidential evaluation of the Board’s overall effectiveness in accomplishing its goals and discharging its responsibilities. It provides insights into the functioning of the Board, whilst identifying areas that might need strengthening and development. The review of the Board’s performance includes the Board composition, access to information, processes, risk management, board committees, strategic planning, accountability and oversight, and standards of conduct. Feedback and comments received from the Directors are collated, analysed and reviewed by the Board. Accordingly, the annual review of the Board’s performance was carried out for the financial year ended 31 December 2014.
The Board is of the view that the Board and its board committee operate effectively and each Director is contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Board.
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Principle 6
In order to fulfil their responsibilities, Directors should be provided with complete, adequate and timely information prior to board meetings and on an on-going basis so as to enable them to make informed decisions to discharge their duties and responsibilities.
Management endeavours to provide the Board with complete, adequate and timely information prior to Board meetings and on an on-going basis to allow the Board to make informed decisions to discharge its duties and responsibilities.
Board meetings for each quarter are scheduled in advance to facilitate Directors’ individual administrative arrangements in respect of ongoing commitments. Board papers are generally circulated five days in advance of each meeting and include background or explanatory information to enable the Directors to make informed decisions. Such information includes minutes of the previous meetings as well as financial and operational matters requiring the Board’s attention or approval.
Management is required to provide complete and timely information to the Board on the affairs and issues of Soilbuild REIT that require the Board’s decision as well as ongoing reports relating to the financial and operational performances of Soilbuild REIT.
The CEO keeps Board members abreast of key developments affecting Soilbuild REIT as well as material transactions so that the Board is kept fully aware of the affairs of Soilbuild REIT.
All Directors have separate and independent access to Management, the Company Secretary, as well as the internal and external auditors at all times. The Company Secretary (and/or her authorised designates) attend all Board meetings and ensure that all Board procedures and the requirements of the Companies Act, Cap. 50 and the Listing Manual of the SGX-ST are followed. The appointment and removal of the Company Secretary is a matter for the Board as a whole.
The Manager has in place procedures to enable Directors, whether as a group or individually, to obtain independent professional advice, as and when necessary, in furtherance of their duties. The appointment of such independent professional advisors is subject to approval by the Board. Any expenses and costs associated thereto will be borne by the Manager.
Remuneration Matters
Procedures for Developing Remuneration Policies
Principle 7
There should be a formal and transparent procedure for developing policy on executive remuneration and for fixing the remuneration packages of individual Directors. No Director should be involved in deciding his own remuneration.
Based on the current scale of operations of the Manager, the Board is of the view that it is not necessary to form a dedicated Remuneration Committee. The Manager submits all material remuneration policy matters to the Board for review and determination. The Board may also from time to time appoint a sub-committee within or outside the Manager to assist the Board in the discussion and recommendation for matters relating to employee remuneration and similar issues.
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Principle 8
The level and structure of remuneration should be aligned with the long-term interest and risk policies of the company, and should be appropriate to attract, retain and motivate (a) the Directors to provide good stewardship of the company, and (b) key management personnel to successfully manage the company. However, companies should avoid paying more than is necessary for this purpose.
Disclosure on Remuneration
Principle 9
Every company should provide clear disclosure of its remuneration policies, level and mix of remuneration, and the procedure for setting remuneration, in the company’s Annual Report. It should provide disclosure in relation to its remuneration policies to enable investors to understand the link between remuneration paid to Directors and key management personnel, and performance.
Soilbuild REIT is externally managed by the Manager and it has no personnel of its own. Directors’ fees and remuneration of the CEO and employees of the Manager are paid by the Manager and not by Soilbuild REIT. Independent Directors are paid basic fees for their board and board committee membership. Directors’ fees are reviewed periodically to benchmark such fees against the amounts paid by other listed real estate investment trusts. No Director decides on his own fees.
The directors’ fees paid by the Manager to the Board for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 are as follows:
Board members Membership 2014S$’000
Mr Chong Kie Cheong Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Member 70
Mr Benedict Andrew Lim Wee Yong Independent Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chairman 60
Mr Michael Ng Seng Tat Independent Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Member 40
Mr Ho Toon Bah Non-Executive Director 40Mr Lim Chap Huat Non-Executive Director 40Ms Lim Cheng Hwa Non-Executive Director 40
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Staff remuneration comprises a fixed component in the form of basic salary and a variable component in the form of bonuses. Variable bonus is pegged to the performance of the individual and the performance of Soilbuild REIT which includes measures such as growth in revenue, tenant retention, operating cost control and capital management. This clearly aligns staff remuneration with the long term interests of Soilbuild REIT’s unitholders. They are currently no option schemes or other long-term incentive schemes for Directors and employees.
There are no employees of the Manager who are immediate family members of a Director or the CEO and whose remuneration exceeds S$50,000 during the financial year ended 31 December 2014.
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Principle 10
The Board should present a balanced and understandable assessment of the company’s performance, position and prospects.
The Board is responsible for presenting a balanced and comprehensive assessment of Soilbuild REIT’s performance, position and prospects, including interim and other price sensitive public reports. To assist the Board in this regard, Management provides timely, complete, adequate information to the Board through the most expedient means, including electronic mailing.
Price-sensitive information and reports are disseminated to Unitholders through announcements via SGXNET, press releases, Soilbuild REIT website and briefings.
Risk Management and Internal Controls
Principle 11
The Board is responsible for the governance of risk. The Board should ensure that Management maintains a sound system of risk management and internal controls to safeguard unitholders’ interests and the company’s assets, and should determine the nature and extent of the significant risks which the Board is willing to take in achieving its strategic objectives.
The Board meets quarterly, or more often if necessary, and will review the financial performance of the Manager and Soilbuild REIT against a previously approved budget. The Board will also review the business risks of Soilbuild REIT, examine liability management and act upon any comments from the auditors of Soilbuild REIT.
The Manager has appointed experienced and well-qualified management personnel to handle the day-to-day operations of the Manager and Soilbuild REIT. In assessing business risk, the Board will consider the economic environment and risks relevant to the property industry. It reviews management reports and feasibility studies on individual investment projects prior to approving major transactions. The management meets regularly to review the operations of the Manager and Soilbuild REIT and discuss any disclosure issues.
The Manager has established an internal control system to ensure that all future Related Party Transactions:
• will be undertaken on normal commercial terms; and
• will not be prejudicial to the interests of Soilbuild REIT and the Unitholders.
As a general rule, the Manager must demonstrate to the ARC that such transactions satisfy the foregoing criteria. This may entail:
• obtaining (where practicable) quotations from parties unrelated to the Manager; or
• obtaining two or more valuations from independent professional valuers (in compliance with the Property Funds Appendix).
The Manager maintains a register to record all Related Party Transactions which are entered into by Soilbuild REIT and the bases, including any quotations from unrelated parties and independent valuations, on which they are entered into.
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For the financial year under review, the CEO and CFO have provided assurance to the Board that to the best of their knowledge, the financial records of the Manager have been properly maintained and the financial statements give a true and fair view of the operations and finances and that an effective risk management and internal control process has been put in place.
The Board recognises the importance of sound internal controls and risk management practices to good corporate governance. The Board affirms its overall responsibility for the Manager’s systems of internal controls and risk management, and for reviewing the adequacy and integrity of those systems on an annual basis. The internal control and risk management functions are performed by the Manager’s key executives and are reported to the ARC for review.
It should be noted that in the opinion of the Board, such systems are designed to manage rather than to eliminate the risk of failure to achieve business objectives, and that it can provide only reasonable, and not absolute assurance against material misstatement of loss, and include the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance of proper accounting records, the reliability of financial information, compliance with appropriate legislation, regulations and best practice, and the identification and containment of business risk.
Opinion of the Board on Risk Management and Internal Controls
The Board, with the concurrence of the ARC, is of the opinion that the Manager’s internal controls were adequate as at 31 December 2014 to address financial, operational, compliance and information technology risks of Soilbuild REIT, based on the risk management and internal controls framework established and maintained by the Manager, work performed by both internal and external auditors as well as reviews performed by Management and the ARC.
The Board notes that the risk management and internal controls framework provides reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the Manager will not be adversely affected by any event that could be reasonably foreseen as it works to achieve its business objectives.
In this regard, the Board also notes that all systems on risk management and internal controls contain inherent limitations and no system can provide absolute assurance against the occurrence of material errors, poor judgment in decision-making, human error losses, fraud or other irregularities.
Audit & Risk Committee
Principle 12
The Board should establish an Audit Committee with written terms of reference which clearly set out its authority and duties.
The ARC is regulated by a set of written Terms of Reference endorsed by the Board, setting out their duties and responsibilities. The ARC comprises three members, all of whom are Independent Directors. As at 31 December 2014, the members of the ARC are:
Mr Benedict Andrew Lim Wee Yong (Chairman)Mr Chong Kie CheongMr Michael Ng Seng Tat
The role of the ARC is to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Manager’s internal controls. The ARC also reviews the quality and reliability of information prepared for inclusion in financial reports, and is responsible for the nomination of external auditors and review of the adequacy of external audits in respect of cost, scope and performance.
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The ARC’s responsibilities also include:
• monitoring the procedures established to regulate Related Party Transactions, including ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Listing Manual relating to “interested person transactions” and the provisions of the Property Funds Appendix relating to “interested party transactions” (both such types of transactions constituting “Related Party Transactions”);
• reviewing transactions constituting Related Party Transactions;
• deliberating on conflicts of interest situations involving Soilbuild REIT, including situations where any of the Directors, controlling unitholder of the Manager and/or their Associates are involved in the management of or have shareholding interests in similar or related business as the Manager, and in such situations, the ARC will monitor the investments by these individuals in Soilbuild REIT’s competitors and will make an assessment whether there is any potential conflict of interest;
• reviewing external audit reports to ensure that where deficiencies in internal controls have been identified, appropriate and prompt remedial action is taken by the management;
• reviewing arrangements by which staff and external parties may, in confidence, raise probable improprieties in matters of financial reporting or other matters, with the objective that arrangements are in place for the independent investigation of such matters and for appropriate follow up action;
• reviewing internal audit reports at least twice a year to ascertain that the guidelines and procedures established to monitor Related Party Transactions have been complied with;
• ensuring that the internal audit and accounting function is adequately resourced and has appropriate standing with Soilbuild REIT;
• the appointment, re-appointment or removal of internal auditors (including the review of their fees and scope of work);
• monitoring the procedures in place to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the Listing Manual and the Property Funds Appendix;
• reviewing the appointment, re-appointment or removal of external auditors;
• reviewing the nature and extent of non-audit services performed by external auditors;
• reviewing, on an annual basis, the independence and objectivity of the external auditors;
• meeting with external and internal auditors, without the presence of the executive officers, at least on an annual basis;
• reviewing the system of internal controls including financial, operational and compliance controls and risk management processes;
• reviewing the financial statements and the internal audit report;
• reviewing and providing their views on all hedging policies and instruments to be implemented by Soilbuild REIT to the Board;
• closely monitoring and reviewing any changes in accounting standards and how such changes could impact on Soilbuild REIT’s financial statements and briefing the Directors where relevant;
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• reviewing and approving the procedures for the entry into of any foreign exchange hedging transactions and monitoring the implementation of such policy, including reviewing the instruments, processes and practices in accordance with the policy for entering into foreign exchange hedging transactions;
• investigating any matters within the ARC’s Terms of Reference, whenever it deems necessary; and
• reporting to the Board on material matters, findings and recommendations.
The ARC has full access to and co-operation from Management and enjoys full discretion to invite any Director and executive officer of the Manager to attend its meetings. The ARC also has full access to reasonable resources to enable it to discharge its functions properly.
The ARC has conducted a review of all non-audit services provided by the external auditors and is satisfied that the nature and extent of such services will not prejudice the independence and objectivity of the external auditors of Soilbuild REIT, Ernst & Young LLP. For the financial year ended 31 December 2014, the aggregate amount of audit fees paid and payable by Soilbuild REIT to the external auditors was S$169,000, comprising non-audit service fees of S$69,000 and audit service fees of S$100,000. The re-appointment of the external auditors will be subject to approval by way of ordinary resolution of the Unitholders of Soilbuild REIT’s second Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) to be held on 21 April 2015.
ARC meetings are generally held after the end of every quarter before the official announcement of results pertaining to that quarter. The ARC has also met with the external and internal auditors separately, without the presence of Management.
In appointing the audit firm for Soilbuild REIT, the ARC is satisfied that Soilbuild REIT has complied with the requirement of Rules 712 and 715 of the Listing Manual of the SGX-ST. The ARC has assessed the performance of the external auditor based on factors such as the performance and quality of their audit and the independence of the auditor. The ARC has recommended to the Board that Ernst & Young LLP be nominated for re-appointment as the external auditors at the forthcoming AGM.
Internal Audit
Principle 13
The company should establish an effective internal audit function that is adequately resourced and independent of the activities it audits.
The internal audit function is outsourced to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”). PwC adopts the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing set by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
The internal auditors report directly to the Chairman of ARC and administratively to the CEO. The ARC reviews and approves the annual internal audit plan and reviews the internal audit reports and activities on an on-going basis. The ARC is of the view that the internal auditors have adequate resources to perform its functions and have to the best of its ability, maintained its independence from the activities that it audits. The ARC also reviews the results of internal audits and Management’s actions in resolving any audit issues reported.
Unitholder Rights and Responsibilities
Unitholder Rights
Principle 14
Companies should treat all unitholders fairly and equitably, and should recognise, protect and facilitate the exercise of unitholders’ rights, and continually review and update such governance arrangements.
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Communication with Unitholders
Principle 15
Companies should actively engage their unitholders and put in place an investor relations policy to promote regular, effective and fair communication with unitholders.
Conduct of Unitholder Meetings
Principle 16
Companies should encourage greater unitholder participation at general meetings of unitholders, and allow unitholders the opportunity to communicate their views on various matters affecting the company.
The Manager is committed to the principle of clear and timely communication with Soilbuild REIT’s Unitholders to promote better understanding of its business, and to promote a system of effective disclosure to its key stakeholders.
The Manager regularly communicates major developments in Soilbuild REIT’s businesses and operations to the Unitholders, the media, analysts and its employees. The Manager’s disclosure policy requires timely and full disclosure of all material information relating to Soilbuild REIT by way of public releases or announcements through the SGX-ST via SGXNET at first instance and then including the release on Soilbuild REIT’s website at www.soilbuildreit.com. Where immediate disclosure is not practicable, the relevant announcement is made as soon as possible to ensure that all stakeholders and the general public have equal access to the information.
The Manager communicates with Soilbuild REIT’s investors on a regular basis and attends to their queries. The CEO, CFO and senior management of the Manager are present at such communication sessions to answer questions.
Soilbuild REIT will hold its AGM on 21 April 2015. All Unitholders are sent a copy of Soilbuild REIT’s Annual Report prior to the AGM. The Notice of AGM setting out all items of business to be transacted at the AGM will be published on SGXNET via SGXNET and Soilbuild REIT’s website. If any Unitholder is unable to attend the AGM, he or she is allowed to appoint up to two proxies to vote on his or her behalf at the meeting through proxy forms sent in advance.
The Board of Directors, Chairman of the ARC, senior management of the Manager and the external auditors of Soilbuild REIT will be present to address questions and concerns of the Unitholders at the forthcoming AGM. Separate resolutions are proposed for substantially separate issues at the AGM. Unitholders will be invited to vote on each of the resolutions by poll. The voting result will be screened at the meeting and announced to the SGX-ST after the meeting. As and when an Extraordinary General Meeting is convened, a circular will be sent to each Unitholder. The circular will contain details of the matters proposed for Unitholders’ consideration and approval.
The Company Secretary prepares minutes of Unitholders’ meetings. These minutes are available to Unitholders upon their request in writing.
Soilbuild REIT’s distribution policy is to distribute 100% of Soilbuild REIT’s annual distributable income for the period from 16 August 2013 (“Listing Date”) to 31 December 2014 and at least 90% of its annual distributable income thereafter. Soilbuild REIT’s distribution policy is stated in its Prospectus dated 7 August 2013.
Review Procedures for Related Party Transactions
The Manager will also incorporate into its internal audit plan a review of all Related Party Transactions entered into by Soilbuild REIT. The ARC shall review the internal audit reports at least twice a year to ascertain that the guidelines and procedures established to monitor Related Party Transactions have been complied with. The Trustee will also have the right to review such audit reports to ascertain that the Property Funds Appendix has been complied with.
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In addition, the following procedures are also undertaken:
• transactions (either individually or as part of a series or if aggregated with other transactions involving the same Related Party during the same financial year) equal to or exceeding S$100,000 in value but below 3.0% of the value of Soilbuild REIT’s net tangible assets will be subject to review by the ARC at regular intervals;
• transactions (either individually or as part of a series or if aggregated with other transactions involving the same Related Party during the same financial year) equal to or exceeding 3.0% but below 5.0% of the value of Soilbuild REIT’s net tangible assets will be subject to the review and prior approval of the ARC. Such approval shall only be given if the transactions are on normal commercial terms and not prejudicial to the interests of Soilbuild REIT and its Unitholders and are consistent with similar types of transactions made by the Trustee with third parties which are unrelated to the Manager; and
• transactions (either individually or as part of a series or if aggregated with other transactions involving the same related party during the same financial year) equal to or exceeding 5.0% of the value of Soilbuild REIT’s net tangible assets will be reviewed and approved prior to such transactions being entered into, on the basis described in the preceding paragraph, by the ARC which may, as it deems fit, request advice on the transaction from independent sources or advisers, including the obtaining of valuations from independent professional valuers. Furthermore, under the Listing Manual and the Property Funds Appendix, such transactions would have to be approved by the Unitholders at a meeting of Unitholders duly convened and held in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed.
Where matters concerning Soilbuild REIT relate to transactions entered into or to be entered into by the Trustee for and on behalf of Soilbuild REIT with a related party of the Manager (which would include relevant associates thereof) or Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee is required to consider the terms of such transactions to satisfy itself that such transactions are conducted:
• on normal commercial terms;
• are not prejudicial to the interests of Soilbuild REIT and the Unitholders; and
• are in accordance with all applicable requirements of the Property Funds Appendix and/or the Listing Manual relating to the transaction in question.
The Trustee has the discretion under the Trust Deed to decide whether or not to enter into a transaction involving a related party of the Manager or Soilbuild REIT. If the Trustee is to sign any contract with a related party of the Manager or Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee will review the contract to ensure that it complies with the requirements relating to interested party transactions in the Property Funds Appendix (as may be amended from time to time) and the provisions of the Listing Manual relating to interested person transactions (as may be amended from time to time) as well as such other guidelines as may from time to time be prescribed by the MAS and the SGX-ST to apply to REITs.
Aggregate value of Related Party Transactions entered into during the financial year under review will be disclosed in Soilbuild REIT’s Annual Report. See pages 134 to 135 for the disclosure.
Role of the Audit & Risk Committee for Related Party Transactions
The ARC will periodically review all Related Party Transactions to ensure compliance with the Manager’s internal control systems, the relevant provisions of the Listing Manual, and the Property Funds Appendix. The review will include the examination of the nature of the transaction and supporting documents or such other data deemed necessary by the ARC.
If a member of the ARC has an interest in a transaction, he is to abstain from participating in the review and approval process in relation to that transaction.
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Dealings in Units
The Board has adopted an internal compliance code of conduct to provide guidance to its Directors, key officers and employees in respect of dealing in Soilbuild REIT’s Units.
In general, the policy provides that each Director and the CEO of the Manager is to give notice to the Manager of his acquisition of Units or of changes in the number of Units which he holds or in which he has an interest, within two business days after such acquisition or the occurrence of the event giving rise to changes in the number of Units which he holds or in which he has an interest.
All dealings in Units by the Directors and the CEO will be announced via SGXNET, with the announcement to be posted on the internet at the SGX-ST website: http://www.sgx.com.
The Directors and employees of the Manager are reminded not to deal in Units on short term considerations and are prohibited from dealing in the Units:
• in the period commencing one month before the public announcement of Soilbuild REIT’s annual results and property valuations, and two weeks before the public announcement of Soilbuild REIT’s quarterly results and ending on the date of announcement of the relevant results or, as the case may be, property valuations; and
• at any time while in possession of unpublished material or price sensitive information.
The Directors and employees of the Manager are also prohibited from communicating price-sensitive information to any person and are expected to observe the insider trading laws at all times even when dealing in Units within the permitted trading period.
In addition, the Manager will comply with any relevant disclosure requirements under the SFA. The Manager has also undertaken that it will not deal in the Units during the period commencing two weeks before the public announcement of Soilbuild REIT’s quarterly results or one month before the full year results, and if applicable, property valuation, and ending on the date of announcement of the relevant results.
Material Contracts
The Manager has not entered into any material contracts involving the interests of the CEO, each director or controlling unitholders and no such material contract is subsisting at the end of the financial year ended 31 December 2014 save for the related party transactions set out in pages 134 to 135 of this Annual Report.
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Dealings with Conflicts of Interest
The Manager has also instituted the following procedures to deal with potential conflicts of interest issues:
• The Manager will not manage any other REIT which invests in the same type of properties as Soilbuild REIT.
• All key executive officers will be working exclusively for the Manager and will not hold other executive positions in other entities.
• All resolutions in writing of the Directors in relation to matters concerning Soilbuild REIT must be approved by at least a majority of the Directors, including at least one Independent Director.
• At least one third of the Board shall comprise Independent Directors, except that in certain stipulated circumstances, half of the Board shall comprise Independent Directors.
• In respect of matters in which Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. (the “Sponsor”) and/or its subsidiaries have an interest, direct or indirect, any nominees appointed by the Sponsor and/or its subsidiaries to the Board to represent their interests will abstain from deliberation and voting on such matters. For such matters, the quorum must comprise a majority of the Independent Directors and must exclude Nominee Directors of the Sponsor and/or its subsidiaries.
• It is also provided in the Trust Deed that if the Manager is required to decide whether or not to take any action against any person in relation to any breach of any agreement entered into by the Trustee for and on behalf of Soilbuild REIT with a related party of the Manager, the Manager shall be obliged to consult with a reputable law firm (acceptable to the Trustee) which shall provide legal advice on the matter. If the said law firm is of the opinion that the Trustee, on behalf of Soilbuild REIT, has a prima facie case against the party allegedly in breach under such agreement, the Manager shall be obliged to take appropriate action in relation to such agreement. The Directors (including its Independent Directors) will have a duty to ensure that the Manager so complies. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Manager shall inform the Trustee as soon as it becomes aware of any breach of any agreement entered into by the Trustee for and on behalf of Soilbuild REIT with a related party of the Manager and the Trustee may take such action as it deems necessary to protect the rights of Unitholders and/or which is in the interests of Unitholders. Any decision by the Manager not to take action against a related party of the Manager shall not constitute a waiver of the Trustee’s right to take such action as it deems fit against such related party.
• The Manager will ensure that the property manager puts in place the necessary procedures to prevent the unauthorised disclosure or use of confidential information relating to Soilbuild REIT to the Sponsor Group.
Sponsor Non-Compete Undertaking
For the purpose of any potential conflicts of interest, the Sponsor has provided an undertaking to the Trustee that for so long as:
(a) the Sponsor and/or any of its related corporations, alone or in aggregate, remains as a controlling shareholder of the manager of Soilbuild REIT; and
(b) the Sponsor and/or any of its related corporations, alone or in aggregate, remains as a controlling unitholder of Soilbuild REIT,
the Sponsor will not set up another listed or private fund with the same investment mandate and risk-return profile as Soilbuild REIT.
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For the purposes of this undertaking provided by the Sponsor:
• a “controlling shareholder” means a person who (i) holds directly or indirectly 15.0% or more of the total number of issued shares of the company or (ii) in fact exercises control over the company
• a “controlling unitholder” in relation to a REIT means:
– a person who holds directly or indirectly 15.0% or more of the nominal amount of all voting Units in the REIT; or
– in fact exercises control over the REIT.
Utilisation of IPO Proceeds
The Manager raised gross IPO proceeds of S$928.8 million on 16 August 2013 and the following sets out the sources and applications of the IPO proceeds as at 31 December 2014:
S$’000
Gross proceeds from IPO 928,822Less:- Utilisation in 2013Repayment of private trust debt (gross) (84,800)Repayments for acquisition of Sponsor Properties (gross) (820,452)Debt arrangement fees paid (5,344)IPO issue expenses paid (14,156)
Utilisation in 2014IPO issue expenses paid (153)Working capital (3,917)
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WHISTLE-BLOWING POLICY
The Manager has also put in place a Whistle-Blowing Policy, providing an avenue for its employees and external parties to raise concerns about possible improprieties in matters of financial reporting or other matters in good faith, with the confidence that the relevant persons making the reports will be treated fairly and protected from reprisal. External parties are able to lodge their concerns via Soilbuild REIT’s website at www.soilbuildreit.com. All whistle-blower complaints will be reviewed by the ARC to ensure that investigations and follow-up actions are carried out, if needed.
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – CONTENTS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE 80
STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER 81
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT 82
BALANCE SHEET 83
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURN 84
STATEMENT OF DISTRIBUTION 85
STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIO 87
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS IN UNITHOLDERS’ FUNDS 88
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 90
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 91
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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DBS Trustee Limited (the “Trustee”) is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of Soilbuild Business Space REIT (“Soilbuild REIT” or the “Trust”) in trust for the Unitholders. In accordance with the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore, its subsidiary legislation and the Code on Collective Investment Schemes, the Trustee shall monitor the activities of SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd. (the “Manager”) for compliance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers as set out in the trust deed dated 13 December 2012 (as amended and restated) (the “Trust Deed”) between the Manager and the Trustee in each annual accounting period and report thereon to Unitholders in an annual report.
To the best knowledge of the Trustee, the Manager has, in all material respects, managed Soilbuild REIT, during the financial year covered by these financial statements, set out on pages 83 to 131, in accordance with the limitations imposed on the investment and borrowing powers set out in the Trust Deed.
For and on behalf of the Trustee,DBS Trustee Limited
Jane LimDirector
Singapore, 24 March 2015
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STATEMENT BY THE MANAGER
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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Overview
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In the opinion of the directors of SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd. (the “Manager”), the accompanying financial statements set out on pages 83 to 131 comprising the Balance Sheet, Statement of Total Return, Statement of Distribution, Statement of Portfolio, Statement of Movements in Unitholders’ Funds, Statement of Cash Flows and Notes to the Financial Statements are drawn up so as to present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Soilbuild Business Space REIT (“Soilbuild REIT” or the “Trust”) as at 31 December 2014, and the total return, distributable income, movements in Unitholders’ funds and cash flows of Soilbuild REIT for the financial year then ended in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 “Reporting Framework for Unit Trusts” issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and the provisions of the Trust Deed. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Soilbuild REIT will be able to meet its financial obligations as and when they materialise.
For and on behalf of the Manager,SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd.
Chong Kie CheongChairman
Singapore, 24 March 2015
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
To the Unitholders of Soilbuild Business Space REIT
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Soilbuild Business Space REIT (“Soilbuild REIT” or the “Trust”) set out on pages 83 to 131, which comprise the Balance Sheet and Statement of Portfolio as at 31 December 2014, and the Statement of Total Return, Statement of Distribution, Statement of Movements in Unitholders’ Funds and Statement of Cash Flows of Soilbuild REIT for the financial year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Manager’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd. (the “Manager”) of Soilbuild REIT is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 “Reporting Framework for Unit Trusts” issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, and for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatements, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Trust’s preparation and fair presentation of financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Manager of the Trust, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position and portfolio of Soilbuild REIT as at 31 December 2014, and the total return, distributable income, movements in Unitholders’ funds and cash flows of Soilbuild REIT for the financial year ended on that date in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 “Reporting Framework for Unit Trusts” issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.
Ernst & Young LLPPublic Accountants andChartered AccountantsSingapore
24 March 2015
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014
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Note 2014 2013$’000 $’000 $’000
Non-current assetsInvestment properties 4 1,030,700 935,000Derivative financial instruments 5 213 –Deferred expenditure 743 47
1,031,656 935,047
Current assetsTrade and other receivables 6 816 194Deferred expenditure 315 25Other current assets 7 234 75Cash and cash equivalents 8 20,951 20,176
22,316 20,470
Total assets 1,053,972 955,517
Current liabilitiesTrade and other payables 9 6,569 4,767Accrued operating expenses 2,115 3,767Rental deposit 2,510 818Derivative financial instruments 5 65 26Borrowings 10 94,634 –Provision for taxation – 367
105,893 9,745
Non-current liabilitiesDerivative financial instruments 5 – 1,579Rental deposits 23,009 21,935Borrowings 10 274,290 275,331
297,299 298,845
Total liabilities 403,192 308,590
Net assets 650,780 646,927
Represented by:Unitholders’ funds 650,780 646,927
Units in issue (’000) 11 812,993 804,541
Net asset value per Unit ($) 12 0.80 0.80
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURN
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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Overview
Governance
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Financial Statements
NoteYear ended
31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Gross revenue 13 68,145 27,549
Property operating expenses 14 (10,783) (3,962)
Net property income 57,362 23,587
Other income 15 367 –
Interest Income 18 –
Finance expenses 16 (9,676) (4,050)
Manager’s management fees 17 (5,477) (1,976)
Trustee’s fee (185) (70)
Other trust expenses 18 (879) (339)
Net income 41,530 17,152
Net change in fair value of investment properties 4 901 29,748
Total return before tax 42,431 46,900
Income tax expense 19 – (367)
Total return after tax before distribution 42,431 46,533
Earnings per Unit (cents)Basic and diluted earnings per Unit based on total return after tax before distribution 20 5.25 5.79
Basic and diluted earnings per Unit based on total return after tax before distribution and excluding net change in fair value of investment properties 20 5.13 2.09
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF DISTRIBUTION
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
NoteYear ended
31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Total return after tax before distribution 42,431 46,533
Adjustment for net effect of non-tax deductible/ (chargeable) items (Note A) 7,742 (26,470)
Income tax expense 19 – 367
Income available for distribution to Unitholders 50,173 20,430
Distributions to Unitholders:Distributions for the financial period from 13 December 2012 to 15 August 2013 to private trust Unitholders – (2,169)Distribution of 0.760 cents per Unit for the financial period from 16 August 2013 to 30 September 2013 (Note B) – (6,106)Distribution of 1.510 cents per Unit for the financial period from 01 October 2013 to 31 December 2013 (12,149) –Distribution of 1.562 cents per Unit for the financial period from 01 January 2014 to 31 March 2014 (12,603) –Distribution of 1.500 cents per Unit for the financial period from 01 April 2014 to 30 June 2014 (12,134) –Distribution of 1.546 cents per Unit for the financial period from 01 July 2014 to 30 September 2014 (12,537) –
Total Unitholders’ distribution paid in the financial year/period (49,423) (8,275)
Income available for distribution to Unitholders at end of the financial year/period (Note C) 12,899 12,155
Number of units issued at end of the financial year/period in ’000 812,993 804,541
Total distribution per unit at end of financial year/period (excluding income from the private trust) 6.193 cents 2.270 cents
Note A – Adjustment for net effect of non-tax deductible/(chargeable) items comprise*:
Non-tax deductible/(chargeable) items:– Manager’s management fees paid or payable in Units 17 5,477 1,976– Trustee’s fees 185 64– Amortisation of debt arrangement fee 16 2,093 675– Rent-free income (588) 14– Property management fee 14 1,022 366– Lease management fee 14 511 183– Other income 15 (367) –– Net change in fair value of investment properties 4 (901) (29,748)– Other non-tax deductible items 310 –
Adjustment for net effect of non-tax deductible/(chargeable) items 7,742 (26,470)
* Adjustment for non-tax deductible/(chargeable) items was not applicable prior to Listing Date of 16 August 2013.
Note B – Soilbuild REIT was established on 13 December 2012 and was a private trust with one Unitholder until it was publicly listed on 16 August 2013. The first distribution income to public trust Unitholders was for the financial period from 16 August 2013 to 30 September 2013.
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF DISTRIBUTION
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
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Financial Statements
Note C – Income available for distribution to Unitholders at end of the financial year/period:
Year ended 31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Non-tax deductible/(chargeable) items: 50,173 20,430Distributions for the financial period from 13 December 2012 to 15 August 2013 to private trust Unitholders – (2,169)Distribution of 0.760 cents per Unit for the financial period from 16 August 2013 to 30 September 2013 – (6,106)Distribution of 1.562 cents per Unit for the financial period from 01 January 2014 to 31 March 2014 (12,603) –Distribution of 1.500 cents per Unit for the financial period from 01 April 2014 to 30 June 2014 (12,134) –Distribution of 1.546 cents per Unit for the financial period from 01 July 2014 to 30 September 2014 (12,537) –
Income available for distribution to Unitholders at end of the financial year/period 12,899 12,155
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF PORTFOLIO
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014
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Overview
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Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 201488
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS IN UNITHOLDERS’ FUNDS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
NoteUnits
in issueHedging
reserveAccumulated
profits Total$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Net assets attributable to Unitholders as at 1 January 2014 610,274 (1,605) 38,258 646,927
Operations
Total return for the financial year – – 42,431 42,431
Net increase in assets resulting from operations – – 42,431 42,431
Unitholders’ transactions
Issuance of Units in lieu of management fees 11 6,589 – – 6,589Establishment and issuance costs 21 2,503 – – 2,503Distributions to public trust Unitholders – – (49,423) (49,423)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from Unitholders’ transactions 9,092 – (49,423) (40,331)
Other transactions
Effective portion of changes in fair value of financial derivatives 22 – 1,753 – 1,753
Net increase in net assets resulting from hedging transactions – 1,753 – 1,753
Net assets attributable to Unitholders as at 31 December 2014 619,366 148 31,266 650,780
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014 89
STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS IN UNITHOLDERS’ FUNDS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
NoteUnits
in issueHedging
reserveAccumulated
profits Total$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000
Net assets attributable to Unitholders as at 13 December 2012 (date of constitution) – – – –
Operations
Total return for the financial period – – 46,533 46,533
Net increase in assets resulting from operations – – 46,533 46,533
Unitholders’ transactions
Issuance of new Units on listing 11 626,706 – – 626,706Issuance of Units in lieu of management fees 11 795 – – 795Establishment and issuance costs 21 (17,227) – – (17,227)Distributions to private trust Unitholders – – (2,169) (2,169)Distributions to public trust Unitholders – – (6,106) (6,106)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from Unitholders’ transactions 610,274 – (8,275) 601,999
Other transactions
Effective portion of changes in fair value of financial derivatives 22 – (1,605) – (1,605)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from hedging transactions – (1,605) – (1,605)
Net assets attributable to Unitholders as at 31 December 2013 610,274 (1,605) 38,258 646,927
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 201490
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
NoteYear ended
31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Operating activities:Net income 41,530 17,152Adjustments for: Other income 15 (367) – Finance expenses 16 7,583 3,375 Amortisation of debt arrangement fee 16 2,093 675 Management fees paid and payable in Units (Note A) 7,012 2,524
Operating cash flows before changes in working capital 57,851 23,726Changes in working capital Increase in trade and other receivables (622) (194) Increase in other current assets (159) (75) Increase in deferred expenditure (986) (72) Increase in trade and other payables, and accrued operating expenses 2,179 2,892 Increase in rental deposits 2,766 636
Total change in working capital 3,178 3,187
Cash flows from operations 61,029 26,913Interest paid (7,384) (2,533)
Net cash flows generated from operating activities 53,645 24,380
Investing activity:Purchase of investment properties 4 (94,636) (883,135)Capital expenditure on investment properties 4 (163) –
Net cash flows used in investing activities (94,799) (883,135)
Financing activities:Drawdown of private trust debt – 83,906Proceeds from borrowings 10 93,500 280,000Proceeds from issuance of new Units 11 – 626,706Repayment of private trust debt – (83,906)Establishment and issuance costs (148) (14,156)Payment of upfront debt arrangement costs (2,000) (5,344)Distributions to private trust Unitholder – (2,169)Distributions to public trust Unitholders (49,423) (6,106)
Net cash flows generated from financing activities 41,929 878,931
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 775 20,176Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year/date of constitution 20,176 –
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the financial year/period 8 20,951 20,176
Note A – Management fees paid and payable in Units
6,168,014 (2013: 1,071,716) Units were issued as payment of base fee, property management fee and lease management fees to the manager and the property manager amounting to $4,860,000 (2013: $795,000) for the period ended 30 September 2014. Both the manager and the property manager have elected to receive 100% of the base fee, property management, lease management fee for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2014 and the performance fee for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 amounting to $2,152,000 (2013: $1,729,000) in the form of Units.
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014 91
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
These notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
1. General
Soilbuild Business Space REIT (“Soilbuild REIT” or the “Trust”) is a Singapore-domiciled real estate investment trust constituted by the Trust Deed dated 13 December 2012 (as amended) (the “Trust Deed”) between SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd. (the “Manager”) and DBS Trustee Limited (the “Trustee”). The Trust Deed is governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore. The Trustee is under a duty to take into custody and hold the assets of the Trust in trust for the holders (“Unitholders”) of Units in the Trust (the “Units”). The address of the manager’s registered office and principal place of business is 25 Changi South Street 1, Singapore 486059.
Soilbuild REIT was formally admitted to the Official List of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) on 16 August 2013 (the “Listing Date”) and was included in the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme on 10 June 2013. The principal activity of Soilbuild REIT is to invest in a portfolio of quality real estate and real estate-related assets which are predominantly used for business space purposes in Singapore with the primary objective of generating stable returns to its Unitholders and achieving long-term capital growth.
Soilbuild REIT has entered into several service agreements in relation to the management of its property operations. The fee structures of these services are as follows:
1.1 Trustee’s fees
As stipulated in the Trust Deed, the trustee is entitled to a trustee fee on a scaled basis not exceeding the rate of 0.1% per annum of the Value of the Deposited Property (as defined in the Trust Deed), which is subject to a minimum amount of S$15,000 per month and shall be payable out of the Deposited Property monthly in arrear.
The actual fee payable will be determined between the Manager and the Trustee from time to time, and is presently charged on a scaled basis of up to 0.02% per annum of the Deposited Property. Any increase in the maximum permitted amount or any change in the structure of the Trustee’s fee must be approved by an Extraordinary Resolution at a meeting of holders of the Units duly convened and held in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed.
1.2 Manager’s management fees
The Manager is entitled to receive for its own account out of the Deposited Property the following management fees, as stipulated in the Trust Deed:
(i) Base fee, being a fee not exceeding the rate of 10.0% per annum (or such lower percentage as may be determined by the Manager in its absolute discretion) of the annual distributable income of the Trust;
(ii) Performance fee, being a fee equal to a rate of 25.0% of the difference in distribution per Unit (“DPU”) in a financial year with the DPU in the preceding financial year (calculated before accounting for the performance fee in each financial year) multiplied by the weighted average number of Units in issue for such financial year. For the period ended 31 December 2014, the difference in DPU shall be the difference in actual annualised DPU with the projected annualised DPU as set out in the Profit Forecast and Profit Projection in the Prospectus;
(iii) Acquisition fee, being 1.0% (or such lower percentage as may be determined by the Manager in its absolute discretion) of the acquisition price of any real estate purchased, or the underlying value of any real estate which is taken into account when computing the acquisition price payable for the equity interests of any vehicle holding directly or indirectly the real estate, or the acquisition price of any approved investment purchased by the Trust, whichever is applicable;
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 201492
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
1. General (cont’d)
1.2 Manager’s management fees (cont’d)
(iv) Divestment fee, being 0.5% (or such lower percentage as may be determined by the Manager in its absolute discretion) of the sale price of any real estate sold or divested, or the underlying value of any real estate which is taken into account when computing the sale price receivable for the equity interests of any vehicle holding directly or indirectly the real estate, or the sale price of any approved investment sold or divested by the Trust, whichever is applicable; and
(v) Development fee, being 3.0% of the total project costs incurred in development projects undertaken and managed by the Manager on behalf of the Trust.
The Manager’s base management fees are payable quarterly in arrears.
Any increase in the maximum permitted rate or any change in the structure of the Manager’s management fees must be approved by an Extraordinary Resolution at a meeting of holders of the Units duly convened and held in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed.
1.3 Lease management fees and lease renewal commission
Under the lease management agreement with Soilbuild REIT, the Manager will provide lease management services in relation to the Properties and is entitled to receive the following remuneration:
(i) Lease management fees, being 1.0% per annum of the gross revenue of such relevant properties; and
(ii) Lease renewal commission, payable in the form of cash, being:
(a) 0.5 month of the secured gross rent inclusive of service charge, for securing a tenancy of three years;
(b) an amount pro-rated based on a tenancy for three years as per (a) above, for securing a tenancy of six months or more but less than three years;
(c) one month of the secured gross rent inclusive of service charge, for securing a tenancy of five years;
(d) an amount pro-rated based on a tenancy for five years as per (c) above, for securing a tenancy of more than three years but less than five years; and
(e) an amount pro-rated based on a tenancy for five years as per (c) above, for securing a tenancy of more than five years (with the terms of the lease subject to the prior approval of the Manager) provided always that the commission payable shall not exceed a sum of 1.5 months of the secured gross rent inclusive of service charge.
The Manager will not receive a fee for securing a tenancy of less than six months. The Manager may elect to receive the lease renewal commissions in cash or Units or a combination of cash and Units (as the Manager may in its sole discretion determine).
The lease renewal commissions are payable when an existing tenant extends its lease beyond its initial lease term whereas the marketing services commission which is payable to the Property Manager (as described below) is payable for the securing of new leases.
For as long as Solaris is leased back to Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. (the “Sponsor”) and/or its relevant subsidiaries under a master lease arrangement, no lease management fee or lease renewal commissions will be payable in relation to such property.
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014 93
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
1. General (cont’d)
1.4 Fees under the property management agreement
Property management fees
The Property Manager is entitled to, on each property of the Trust located in Singapore under its management, a property management fee of 2.0% per annum of gross revenue of each property.
Notwithstanding that the master leased properties will be leased under either a triple net lease and double net lease structures whereby the management of such properties are undertaken by the lessees, in line with market practice, the property management fee is still payable to the Property Manager given that the Property Manager would still be required to regularly inspect the properties under their purview to ensure the properties are maintained and managed in accordance with the lessees’ obligations which are stipulated in the master lease agreements.
The Manager may elect to pay the property management fee in cash or Units or a combination of cash and Units (as the Manager may in its sole discretion determine). For as long as Solaris is leased back to the Sponsor under a master lease arrangement, no property management fee will be payable in relation to Solaris.
Marketing services commissions for new leases
The Property Manager is entitled to the following marketing services commissions:
(a) one month’s gross rent inclusive of service charge, for securing a tenancy of three years;
(b) an amount pro-rated based on a tenancy for three years as per (a) above, for securing a tenancy of six months or more but less than three years;
(c) two month’s gross rent inclusive of service charge, for securing a tenancy of five years;
(d) an amount pro-rated based on a tenancy for five years as per (c) above, for securing a tenancy of more than three years but less than five years; and
(e) an amount pro-rated based on a tenancy for five years as per (c) above, for securing a tenancy of more than five years (with the terms of the lease subject to the prior approval of the Manager) provided always that the commission payable shall not exceed a sum of three month’s gross rent inclusive of service charge.
The Property Manager will not receive a fee for securing a tenancy of less than six months.
If a third party agent secures a tenancy, the Manager shall pay the marketing services commission to the Property Manager, and the Property Manager shall then pay all of such marketing services commission to the third party agent. The Property Manager shall only be entitled to an administrative charge of 20.0% of the marketing services commissions payable to such third party agent over and above what was paid to the third party agent. The Property Manager shall not, without the consent of the Manager, pay the third party agent a market services commission which is lower than what the Property Manager receives. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that the Property Manager agrees to pay the third party agent a market services commission that exceeds the marketing services commission it receives, the Property Manager is not entitled to any additional market services commission.
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 201494
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
1. General (cont’d)
1.4 Fees under the property management agreement (cont’d)
Marketing services commissions for new leases (cont’d)
The Manager may elect to pay the marketing services commissions in cash or Units or a combination of cash and Units (as the Manager may in its sole discretion determine). For as long as Solaris is leased back to the Sponsor and/or its subsidiary under a master lease arrangement, no marketing services commissions for new leases will be payable in relation to Solaris.
In respect of the project management services to be provided by the Property Manager for a property of the Trust (if not prohibited by the Property Funds Appendix or if otherwise permitted by the MAS), the Property Manager is entitled to a project management fee based on the following for any development, redevelopment, refurbishment, retrofitting, addition and alteration or renovation works to the relevant property:
(i) where the construction costs are S$2.0 million or less, a fee of 3.0% of the construction costs;
(ii) where the construction costs exceed S$2.0 million but do not exceed S$12.0 million, a fee of 2.15% of the construction costs or S$60,000, whichever is the higher;
(iii) where the construction costs exceed S$12.0 million but do not exceed S$40.0 million, a fee of 1.45% of the construction costs or S$258,000, whichever is the higher;
(iv) where the construction costs exceed S$40.0 million but do not exceed S$70.0 million, a fee of 1.4% of the construction or S$580,000, whichever is the higher;
(v) where the construction costs exceed S$70.0 million but do not exceed S$100.0 million, a fee of 1.35% of the construction costs or S$980,000, whichever is the higher; and
(vi) where the construction costs exceed S$100.0 million, a fee to be mutually agreed by the Manager, the Trustee and the Property Manager.
1.5 Reimbursable amounts
In addition to its fees, the Property Manager will be fully reimbursed for certain costs as set out below.
Reimbursable amount
In addition to its fees, the Property Manager will be reimbursed for each property under its management for the following:
(i) Reimbursable employment costs
The Trustee shall reimburse the salary of the employees of the Property Manager (approved by the Manager) engaged solely for site supervision of the properties (such costs are part of the annual business plan and budget approved by the Trustee on the recommendation of the Manager or otherwise agreed between the Trustee and the Manager).
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 2014 95
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
1. General (cont’d)
1.5 Reimbursable amounts (cont’d)
Reimbursable amount (cont’d)
(ii) Reimbursable advertising costs
The Trustee shall reimburse the Property Manager for the cost of advertising incurred by the Property Manager in relation to the promotion of leasing for the property provided that prior approval of the Manager for such cost incurred has been obtained.
(iii) Reimbursable customer care costs
The Trustee shall reimburse the Property Manager for the cost of customer care incurred by the Property Manager in relation to tenants of the property provided that prior approval of the Manager for such cost incurred has been obtained.
(iv) Project management expenses
In connection with the provision of project management services, the Trustee, on the recommendation of the Manager, shall reimburse the Property Manager for certain costs, including overseas traveling and accommodation expenses, provided that such costs shall have been pre-approved by the Trustee, on the recommendation of the Manager and shall be supported, where available, by vouchers, receipts and other documentary evidence, and provided further, that such costs shall be in accordance with the budget (if any) which may have been approved by the Trustee for the project in connection with or arising from which the costs were incurred.
(v) West Park BizCentral – Maintenance Fee
In relation to West Park BizCentral, the Property Manager shall provide a comprehensive operational and maintenance service and is entitled to a fixed monthly maintenance fee of S$75,000 with an annual increase of 3.0% per annum on 1 April of each year with the first escalation occurring on 1 April 2014. This arrangement will be in force for a fixed term of five years, after which it will cease and the same arrangement applicable to the other Properties would then apply to West Park BizCentral. For the avoidance of doubt, the Property Manager will pay for all operational and maintenance expenses in relation to West Park BizCentral and shall not claim any operational expenses or claim any of the above reimbursements or expenses for West Park BizCentral from the Trust for the period of five years while this arrangement is in force.
(vi) West Park BizCentral – Car park Management Services
In relation to West Park BizCentral, the Property Manager shall operate and maintain the car park and pay the Trustee a monthly licence fee of S$40,000, with an annual increase of 5.0% per annum on 1 April of each year with the first escalation occurring on 1 April 2014. This arrangement will be in force for a fixed term of five years, after which it will cease and the arrangement applicable to the other properties would then apply to West Park BizCentral. For the avoidance of doubt, any car park income accrued from West Park BizCentral shall belong to the Property Manager for the period of five years while this arrangement is in force.
Soilbuild Business Space REIT Annual Report 201496
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
Portfolio Performance
Overview
Governance
Financial & Corporate
Financial Statements
1. General (cont’d)
1.6 Distribution policy
The Trust’s distribution policy is to distribute 100% of the Trust’s annual distributable income for the period from the Listing Date to 31 December 2014. Thereafter, the Trust will distribute at least 90% of its annual distributable income, comprising substantially its income from the letting of its properties and related property services income after deduction of allowable expenses, as well as interest income from the placement of periodic cash surpluses in bank deposits. The actual level of distribution will be determined at the Manager’s discretion. The actual proportion of annual distributable income distributed to Unitholders beyond 31 December 2014 may be greater than 90% to the extent that the Manager believes it to be appropriate, having regard to the Trust’s funding requirements, other capital management considerations and the overall stability of distributions. Distributions, when made, will be in Singapore dollars.
Contemporaneously with the listing of the Units on the SGX-ST, the Trust made a distribution of an aggregate amount based on the Manager’s best estimate of the Trust’s remaining net income (net of tax payable thereon by the Trust) for the period from the date of the constitution of the Trust to the day immediately preceding the Listing Date (the “Private Trust Distribution”), to the Sponsor, being the sole existing Unitholder of the Trust prior to Listing Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the private trust distribution represents the retained earnings pertaining to rental income received by the properties held by the Trust acquired prior to the Listing Date less applicable expenses incurred prior to the Listing Date and is not funded with the proceeds from the offering.
The Sponsor has agreed with each of the Trustee and the Manager that the private trust distribution will constitute full and final settlement of its distribution entitlement for the period from the date of the constitution of the Trust to the day immediately preceding the Listing Date. Conversely, the Trustee and the Manager have agreed with the Sponsor that they will not seek reimbursement from the Sponsor if the actual net income of the Trust for this period is subsequently determined to be a lesser amount than that estimated by the Manager. Accordingly, the Trust will benefit from the surplus if the Trust’s actual net income for the period is more than the amount estimated by the Manager, or bear the deficit if its actual net income for the period is less than the amount estimated by the Manager. The Sponsor has provided an undertaking to the Manager and the Trustee that the Sponsor will be responsible for and pay promptly any income tax liability of the Trust which is attributable to the period commencing from the date of constitution of the Trust up to and including the date one day before the Units are listed on the SGX-ST and any Singapore stamp duty (including late payment penalties (if any)) which may be payable on any of the sale and purchase agreements, or any other document in relation to the third party master leased properties.
Upon the Trust being admitted to the Main Board of the SGX-ST, it will make distributions to Unitholders on a quarterly basis, with the amount calculated as at 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December each year for the three-month period ending on each of the said dates. The Manager will endeavour to pay distributions no later than 90 days after the end of each distribution period.
In the event that there are gains arising from disposals of its assets, and only if such gains are surplus to the business requirements and needs of the Trust and its taxability or otherwise confirmed by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore “IRAS”, the Manager may, at its discretion, direct the Trustee to distribute such gains. Such gains, if not distributed, will form part of the Deposited Property. The Trust’s primary sources of liquidity for the funding of distributions, servicing of debt, payment of non-property expenses and other recurring capital expenditure will be the receipts of rental income and borrowings.
Under the Property Funds Appendix, if the Manager declares a distribution that is in excess of profits, the Manager should certify, in consultation with the Trustee, that it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that, immediately after making the distribution, the Trust will be able to fulfil, from the Deposited Property, the liabilities of the Trust as they fall due. The certification by the Manager should include a description of the distribution policy and the measures and assumptions for deriving the amount available to be distributed from the Deposited Property. The certification should be made at the time the distribution is declared.
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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Financial Statements
2. Summary of significant accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the recommendations of Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice 7 “Reporting Framework for Unit Trusts” (“RAP 7”) issued by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, the applicable requirements of the Code on Collective Investment Schemes (“CIS Code”) issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the provisions of the Trust Deed. RAP 7 requires the accounting policies to generally comply with the principles relating to recognition and measurement under the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (“FRS”).
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except as disclosed in the accounting policies below.
The financial statements are expressed in Singapore dollars (“SGD”) and all values in the table are rounded to the nearest thousand ($’000), except when otherwise indicated.
2.2 Changes in accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except in the current financial year, the Trust has adopted all the new and revised standards which are effective for annual financial periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014. The adoption of these standards did not have any effect on the financial performance or position of the Trust.
2.3 Standards issued but not yet effective
The Trust has not adopted the following standards that have been issued but not yet effective:
Description
Effective for annual periods beginning
on or after
Improvements to FRSs (January 2014)(a) Amendments to FRS 108 Operating Segments 1 July 2014(b) Amendments to FRS 113 Fair Value Measurement 1 July 2014(c) Amendments to FRS 24 Related Party Disclosures 1 July 2014Improvements to FRSs (February 2014)Amendments to FRS 113 Fair Value Measurement 1 July 2014Improvements to FRSs (November 2014) 1 January 2016FRS 115 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 1 January 2017FRS 109 Financial Instruments 1 January 2018
The Manager expects that the adoption of the standards above will have no material impact on the financial statements in the period of initial application.
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2.4 Functional currency
The Trust’s financial statements are presented in Singapore Dollars, which is also the Trust’s functional currency.
Transactions in foreign currencies are measured in the functional currency of the Trust and are recorded on initial recognition in the functional currency at exchange rates approximating those ruling at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the end of the reporting period. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was measured.
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on translating monetary items at the end of the reporting period are recognised in profit or loss.
2.5 Investment properties
Investment properties are properties that are owned by the Trust that are held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation, or both, rather than for use in the production or supply of goods or services, or for administrative purposes, or in the ordinary course of business. Investment properties comprise completed investment properties.
Investment properties are initially recorded at cost, including transaction costs.
Subsequent to initial recognition, investment properties are measured at fair value. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair values of investment properties are included in profit or loss in the year in which they arise.
Investment properties are derecognised when either they have been disposed of or when they are permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from the disposal. Any gain or loss on the retirement or disposal of an investment property is recognised in profit or loss in the year of retirement or disposal.
2.6 Financial instruments
(a) Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets are recognised when, and only when, the Trust becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The Manager determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition.
When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of financial assets not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent measurement
The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification as follows:
(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading. Financial assets are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the near term. This category includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Trust.
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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2.6 Financial instruments (cont’d)
(a) Financial assets (cont’d)
Subsequent measurement (cont’d)
(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (cont’d)
Subsequent to initial recognition, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value. Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the financial assets are recognised in the profit or loss. Net gains or net losses on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include exchange differences, interest and dividend income.
(ii) Loans and receivables
Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as loans and receivables. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in the profit or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, and through the amortisation process.
Derecognition
A financial asset is derecognised when the contractual right to receive cash flows from the asset has expired. On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in other comprehensive income is recognised in profit or loss.
(b) Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are recognised when, and only when, the Trust becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The Manager determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value plus in the case of financial liabilities not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent measurement
The subsequent measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification as follows:
(i) Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. This category includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Trust that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.
Subsequent to initial recognition, financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value. Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the financial liabilities are recognised in the profit or loss.
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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2.6 Financial instruments (cont’d)
(b) Financial liabilities (cont’d)
Subsequent measurement (cont’d)
(ii) Financial liabilities at amortised cost
After initial recognition, financial liabilities that are not carried at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised, and through the amortisation process.
Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in profit or loss.
2.7 Impairment of financial assets
The Manager assesses at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired.
Financial assets carried at amortised cost
For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the Manager first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If the Manager determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be recognised are not included in a collective assessment of impairment.
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets carried at amortised cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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2. Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d)
2.7 Impairment of financial assets (cont’d)
Financial assets carried at amortised cost (cont’d)
When the asset becomes uncollectible, the carrying amount of impaired financial assets is reduced directly or if an amount was charged to the allowance account, the amounts charged to the allowance account are written off against the carrying value of the financial asset.
To determine whether there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets has been incurred, the Manager considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor and default or significant delay in payments.
If in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the reversal date. The amount of reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
2.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank.
2.9 Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Trust has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.
Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is no longer probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation, the provision is reversed. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
2.10 Transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy
Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are deemed to have occurred on the date of the event of change in circumstances that caused the transfers.
2.11 Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are capitalised as part of the cost of a qualifying asset if they are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of the asset. Capitalisation of borrowing costs commences when the activities to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale are in progress and the expenditures and borrowing costs are incurred. Borrowing costs are capitalised until the assets are substantially completed for their intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that the Trust incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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2.12 Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at inception date: whether fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets or the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.
(i) As lessee
Leases where substantially all risks and rewards of ownership of the asset are retained by the lessors are classified as operating leases.
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The aggregate benefit of incentives provided by the lessor is recognised as a reduction of rental expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. Contingent rents, if any, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.
(ii) As lessor
Leases where the Trust retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same basis as rental income. The accounting policy for rental income is set out in Note 2.13(i). Contingent rents, if any, are recognised as revenue in the periods in which they are earned.
2.13 Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Trust and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duty. The Trust has assessed its revenue arrangements to determine if it is acting as a principal or agent. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
(i) Rental income
Rental income arising from operating leases on investment properties is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. The aggregate cost of incentives provided to lessees is recognised as a reduction of rental income over the lease term on a straight-line basis.
(ii) Carpark income
Carpark income is recognised when the Trust’s right to receive payment is established.
(iii) Interest income
Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method.
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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2.14 Expenses
(i) Property operating expenses
Property expenses are recognised on an accrual basis. Included in property operating expenses are property management fees which are based on the applicable formula stipulated in Note 1.4.
(ii) Manager’s management fees
Manager’s management fees are recognised on an accrual basis based on the applicable formula stipulated in Note 1.2.
(iii) Trust expenses
Trust expenses are recognised on an accrual basis.
2.15 Taxation
(i) Current income tax
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
(ii) Deferred tax
Deferred income tax is provided, using the liability method, on temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year in which those assets and liabilities are expected to be realised or settled, based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
(iii) Tax transparency
The Trust has been granted the tax transparency treatment under Section 43(2) of the Income Tax Act (the “Tax Transparency Treatment”) subject to the Trust meeting all the terms and conditions set out in the joint undertaking that the Trustee and the Manager have given for the purposes of applying for the Tax Transparency Treatment.
Under the Tax Transparency Treatment, the Trust will not be assessed to tax on the portion of its taxable income that is distributed to Unitholders subject to the Trust making a distribution of at least 90% of the taxable income of the Trust. Any portion of the Trust’s taxable income that is not distributed to Unitholders will be taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rate.
In the event that there are subsequent adjustments to the taxable income when the actual taxable income of the Trust is finally agreed with the IRAS, such adjustments are taken up as an adjustment to the amount distributed for the next distribution following the agreement with the IRAS.
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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2.15 Taxation (cont’d)
(iii) Tax transparency (cont’d)
Under the Tax Transparency Treatment, the distributions made by the Trust out of its taxable income are subject to tax in the hands of Unitholders, unless they are exempt from tax on the Trust’s distributions. The Trust is required to withhold tax at the prevailing corporate tax rate on the distributions made by the Trust except:
(a) where the beneficial owners are individuals or qualifying Unitholders, the Trust will make the distributions to such Unitholders without withholding any income tax; and
(b) where the beneficial owners are foreign non-individual investors or where the Units are held by nominee Unitholders who can demonstrate that the Units are held for beneficial owners who are foreign non-individual investors, the Trust will withhold tax at a reduced rate of 10% from the distributions.
A qualifying Unitholder is a Unitholder who is:
(a) A tax resident Singapore-incorporated company;
(b) A non-corporate Singapore-constituted or registered entity (e.g. registered charities, town councils, statutory boards, registered co-operative societies and registered trade unions);
(c) A Singapore branch of a foreign company which has presented a letter of approval from the IRAS granting a specific waiver from tax deducted at source in respect of distributions from the Trust;
(d) An agent bank or a Supplementary Retirement Scheme (“SRS”) operator which acts as nominee for individuals who have purchased Units in the Trust under the CPF Investment Scheme or the SRS respectively; or
(e) A nominee who can demonstrate that the Units are held for beneficial owners who are individuals and who fall within the classes of Unitholders listed in (a) to (c) above.
A foreign non-individual investor is a Unitholder who:
(a) does not have any permanent establishment in Singapore; or
(b) carries on any operation in Singapore through a permanent establishment in Singapore, but the funds used to acquire the Units in the Trust are not obtained from that operation in Singapore.
The Tax Transparency Treatment does not apply to gains from sale of real properties. Such gains, if they are considered as trading gains, are assessable to tax on the Trust. Where the gains are capital gains, the Trust will not be assessed to tax and may distribute the capital gains to Unitholders without having to deduct tax at source.
Any distributions made by the Trust to the Unitholders out of tax-exempt income and taxed income would be exempt from Singapore income tax in the hands of all Unitholders, regardless of their corporate or residence status.
The income tax concession for REITs has been extended for five years until 31 March 2020.
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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2.15 Taxation (cont’d)
(iv) Sales tax
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of sales tax except:
• Where the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the sales tax is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and
• Where the receivables and payables are stated with the amount of sales tax included.
The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables on the balance sheet.
2.16 Unit capital and issuance expenses
Proceeds from issuance of Units are recognised as Units in Unitholders’ funds. Incidental costs directly attributable to the issuance of Units are deducted against Unitholders’ funds.
2.17 Portfolio reporting
For management purposes, the Trust is organised into operating segments based on individual investment properties within the Trust’s investment portfolio, and prepares financial information on an individual property basis. The properties are independently managed by property managers who are responsible for the performance of the respective properties under their charge. Discrete financial information is provided to the Board on an individual property basis. The Board regularly reviews this information in order to allocate resources to each property and to assess the property’s performance.
2.18 Hedge accounting
The Trust applies hedge accounting for certain hedging transactions which qualify for hedge accounting.
For the purpose of hedge accounting, hedges are classified as:
• fair value hedges when hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability or an unrecognised firm commitment (except for foreign currency risk);
• cash flow hedges when hedging exposure to variability in cash flows that is either attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognised asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction or the foreign currency risk in an unrecognised firm commitment; or
• hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation.
At the inception of a hedging relationship, the Trust formally designates and documents the hedging relationship to which the Trust wishes to apply hedge accounting and the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge. The documentation includes identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item or transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the entity will assess the effectiveness of changes in the hedging instrument’s fair value in offsetting the exposure to changes in the hedged item’s fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. Such hedges are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows and are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine that they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which they were designated.
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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2. Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d)
2.18 Hedge accounting (cont’d)
Hedges which meet the strict criteria for hedge accounting are accounted for as follows:
Cash flow hedges
The effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognised directly in hedging reserve in Unitholders’ funds, while any ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Amounts recognised in hedging reserve in Unitholders’ funds are transferred to profit or loss when the hedge transaction affects profit or loss, such as when the hedged financial income or financial expense is recognised or when a forecast sale occurs.
If the forecast transaction or firm commitment is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in hedging reserve in Unitholders’ funds is transferred to profit or loss. If the hedging instrument has expired or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover, or if its designation as a hedge is revoked, any cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in hedging reserve in Unitholders’ funds remains in Unitholders’ funds until the forecast transaction or firm commitment affects profit or loss.
The Trust uses interest rate swaps to hedge its exposure to interest rate risk on bank loans with floating interest rates. Details of interest rate swaps are disclosed in Note 5.
2.19 Related parties
A related party is defined as follows:
(a) A person or a close member of that person’s family is related to the Trust if that person:
(i) has control or joint control over the Trust;
(ii) has significant influence over the Trust; or
(iii) is a member of the key management personnel of the Trust’s Manager or of the sponsor of the Trust.
(b) An entity is related to the Trust if any of the following conditions applies:
(i) The entity and the Trust are members of the same group (which means that each parent, subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others).
(ii) One entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member).
(iii) Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party.
(iv) One entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity.
(v) The entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of an entity related to the Trust. If the Trust is itself such a plan, the sponsoring employers are also related to the Trust;
(vi) The entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identified in (a);
(vii) A person identified in (a)(i) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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3. Significant accounting judgments and estimates
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, expenses and disclosures at the end of each reporting period. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in the future periods.
3.1 Judgments made in applying accounting policies
In the process of applying the Trust’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgments, apart from those involving estimations, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements:
Determination of lease classification
The Trust has entered into business space property leases on its investment properties. The Manager has determined, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the arrangements such as the lease term not constituting a substantial portion of the economic life of the investment property, that it retains all the significant risks and rewards of ownership of these properties and so accounts for the contracts as operating leases.
3.2 Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period are discussed below. The Trust based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Trust. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
Revaluation of investment properties
Investment properties are stated at fair value, with changes in fair values being recognised in profit or loss. The Trust engaged independent professional valuers to determine fair value as at 31 December 2014.
The fair value of investment properties is determined by independent real estate valuation experts using recognised valuation methodologies.
The determination of the fair value of the investment properties requires the use of estimates such as future cash flow from assets (such as lettings, tenants’ profiles, future revenue streams, any environmental matters and the overall repair and conditions of the investment properties) and discount rates applicable to these assets. These estimates are based on local market conditions existing at the end of each reporting date.
The carrying amount and key assumptions to determine the fair value of the investment properties are explained in Note 25(b).
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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4. Investment properties
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Balance sheet:Beginning of financial year/period 935,000 –Purchase of investment properties 94,636 905,252Capital expenditure on investment properties 163 –Net change in fair value of investment properties 901 29,748
At 31 December 1,030,700 935,000
Statement of total return:Rental income from investment properties: – Minimum lease payments 66,401 27,052
Direct operating expenses (including repairs and maintenance) arising from: – Rental generating properties 10,783 3,920 – Non-rental generating properties – 42
10,783 3,962
The Trust has no contractual obligations to purchase, construct or develop investment property.
Valuation of investment properties
The carrying amounts of the investment properties acquired prior to FY2014 and Tellus Marine were based on independent valuations undertaken by Colliers International Consultancy & Valuation (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and Savills Valuation and Professional Services (S) Pte. Ltd. as at 31 December 2014. The independent valuers have appropriate professional qualifications and experience in the location and category of the properties being valued. The valuations are made on the basis of open market value which is determined based on the direct comparison method, investment method and discounted cash flow analysis.
The new investment properties that were acquired in the second half of FY2014 were based on the valuations as at 7 October 2014 for KTL Offshore and 15 August 2014 for Speedy-Tech undertaken by the independent property valuers, Colliers International Consultancy & Valuation (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and DTZ Debenham Tie Leung (SEA) Pte. Ltd., respectively commissioned by the trustee. Both independent valuers have appropriate professional qualifications and recent experience in the location and category of the properties being valued. The valuations are made on the basis of open market value which is determined based on the direct comparison method, investment method and discounted cash flow analysis. Details of valuation techniques and inputs used are disclosed in Note 25. Changes in the fair value of investment properties will not be assessed for tax.
Properties pledged as security
The Trust has mortgaged certain investment properties of up to an aggregate principal amount of $909.0 million (2013: $590.0 million) as security for bank loans granted (Note 10).
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5. Derivatives
2014
Maturity
Contract nominal amount
Assets/(Liabilities)
$’000 $’000Current:Interest rate swaps 2015 70,000 (65)
Non-current:Interest rate swaps 2016-2018 236,000 213
Total financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 306,000 148
2013
Maturity
Contract nominal amount
Assets/(Liabilities)
$’000 $’000Current:Interest rate swaps 2014 70,000 (26)
Non-current:Interest rate swaps 2015-2017 210,000 (1,579)
Total financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 280,000 (1,605)
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps are used to hedge interest rate risk arising from the underlying floating interest rates of respective bank loans. Under the interest rate swaps, the Trust pays fixed rates of interest ranging from 0.565% to 1.380% per annum (2013: 0.295% to 1.380% per annum) for terms of one to four years (2013: one to four years).
The Trust designates these interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges which were assessed to be effective. An unrealised gain of $148,000 (2013: unrealised loss of S$1,605,000) was included in hedging reserve in Unitholders’ funds in respect of these contracts. There are no fair value changes relating to the ineffective portion recognised in the profit or loss.
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6. Trade and other receivables
Note 2014 2013$’000 $’000
Trade receivables 253 163Unbilled receivables 577 15Other receivables 6 16Amounts due from a related party (non-trade) 2 –
838 194Less: Allowance for impairment of trade receivables (22) –
816 194
Trade and other receivables 816 194Add: Deposits 7 206 58Add: Cash and cash equivalents 8 20,951 20,176
Total loans and receivables 21,973 20,428
Trade receivables
Trade receivables are recognised at their original invoices amounts which represent their fair values on initial recognition and the credit terms are not more than 30 days. All trade receivables are denominated in SGD.
The trade receivables are charged or assigned by way of security for credit facilities granted to the Trust (Note 10).
Receivables that are past due but not impaired
The Trust has trade receivables amounting to $253,000 (2013: $163,000) that are past due at the end of the reporting period but not impaired. These receivables are unsecured and the analysis of their aging at the end of the reporting period is as follows:
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Trade receivables past due but not impaired: Less than 30 days 175 156 30 – 60 days 38 4 60 – 90 days 14 – More than 90 days 26 3
253 163
Receivables that are impaired
The Trust has trade receivables that are impaired at the balance sheet date and the movement of the allowance accounts used to record the impairment are as follows:
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Trade receivables – nominal amounts 53 –Less: Allowance for impairment (22) –
31 –
Trade receivables that are individually determined to be impaired at the balance sheet date relate to debtors that are in significant financial difficulties and have defaulted on payments.
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7. Other current assets
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Prepayment 28 17Deposits 206 58
234 75
Deposits are non-interest bearing, unsecured and short-term in nature.
8. Cash and cash equivalents
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Cash at bank 20,951 20,176
Cash and cash equivalents are denominated in SGD.
9. Trade and other payables
Note 2014 2013$’000 $’000
Trade payables 240 76Other payables 2,256 1,549Amounts due to related parties (trade) 2,874 2,300Amounts due to related parties (non-trade) 73 –Interest payable 1,126 842
6,569 4,767
Trade and other payables 6,569 4,767Add: Rental deposits 25,519 22,753Add: Borrowings 10 368,924 275,331Less: Sales tax payables (758) (752)Total financial liabilities carried at amortised cost 400,254 302,099
Trade payable/other payables
The amounts are non-interest bearing, unsecured and are normally settled on 30 to 90 days term. All amounts are denominated in SGD.
Amounts due to related parties (trade)
Included in amounts due to related parties are amounts due to the Property Manager of $558,000 (2013: $279,000) and the Manager of $2,315,000 (2013: $2,021,000). Amounts due to related parties are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand. These amounts are to be settled in cash and/or Units.
Amounts due to related parties (non-trade)
Included in amounts due to non-related parties are amounts due to the property manager of $29,000 (2013: Nil) and the manager of $44,000 (2013: Nil). Amounts due to related parties are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand. These amounts are to be settled in cash and/or Units.
Transactions with related parties are made at terms equivalent to those prevailing in arm’s length transactions with third parties.
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10. Borrowings
Maturity 2014 2013$’000 $’000
Current:Bank loans at SOR – $285 million facility – Facility A 2015 95,000 –Less: Unamortised upfront debt arrangement fee (366) –
94,634 –
Non-current:Bank loans at SOR – $285 million facility – Facility A 2015 – 95,000 – Facility B 2016 95,000 95,000 – Facility C 2017 90,000 90,000Bank loans at SOR – $100 million facility – Facility A 2018 15,000 – – Facility B 2018 78,500 –
278,500 280,000Less: Unamortised upfront debt arrangement fee (4,210) (4,669)
274,290 275,331
Total borrowings 368,924 275,331
$285 million facility
The borrowings are secured term loan facilities of $285 million provided by six financial institutions with staggered maturities of two, three and four year terms from the date of the facility agreements. The loans bear floating interest equal to SGD swap-offer rate (“SOR”).
The loans are repayable upon maturity. The Trust has entered into interest rate swaps (Note 5) to partially hedge the bank loans that are on floating interest rates.
The bank loans are secured by the following:
• A first legal mortgage over certain investment properties;
• A first legal charge over relevant bank accounts of the Trust;
• A first legal assignment of all rights, titles, benefits and interest under each of the lease agreements and sales agreements in respect of certain investment properties;
• An assignment of the guarantee from Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. to the banks for all obligations, liabilities and undertaking of SB (Solaris) Investment Pte. Ltd. in connection with the master lease agreements for Solaris;
• A first legal assignment of all rights, titles and benefits arising from all insurance policies relating to certain investment properties; and
• A debenture incorporating a fixed and floating charge over all the Trust’s assets in connection with the secured properties.
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10. Borrowings (cont’d)
$100 million facility
The borrowings are secured term loan facilities of $100 million provided by four financial institutions which mature in May 2018. The loans bear floating interest equal to SOR.
The loans are repayable upon maturity. The Trust has entered into interest rate swaps (Note 5) to partially hedge the bank loans that are on floating interest rates.
The bank loans are secured by the following:
• A first legal mortgage over West Park BizCentral;
• A first legal charge over the relevant bank account of the Trust;
• A first legal assignment of all rights, titles, benefits and interest under each of the lease agreements and sales agreement in respect of West Park BizCentral;
• A first legal assignment of all rights, titles and benefits arising from all insurance policies relating to West Park BizCentral; and
• A debenture incorporating a fixed and floating charge over all the Trust’s assets in connection with the secured property.
11. Units in issue
2014 2013No. of shares
No. of shares
’000 $’000 ’000 $’000Issued and fully paid ordinary shares:
Beginning of the financial year/period 804,541 627,501 – –Issuance of Units upon public listing – – 803,469 626,706Units issued in lieu of Manager’s management fees 8,452 6,589 1,072 795
At 31 December 812,993 634,090 804,541 627,501
On 16 August 2013, the Trust issued 803,469,000 new Units at the issue price of $0.78. In addition, on 13 November 2013, 1,071,716 new Units were issued to the Manager and the Property Manager at an issue price of $0.74 per Unit as payment of the base fee, lease management fee and property management fee. On 20 February 2014, 2,284,454 new Units were issued to the manager and the property manager at an issue price of $0.76 per Unit as payment of the base fee, property management fee, lease management fee and performance fee for the financial year ended 31 December 2013.
On 16 May 2014, 2,117,642 new Units were issued to the Manager and the Property Manager at an issue price of $0.77 per Unit.
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11. Units in issue (cont’d)
On 15 August 2014, 1,990,142 new Units were issued to the Manager and the Property Manager at an issue price of $0.80 per Unit.
On 12 November 2014, 2,060,230 new Units were issued to the Manager and Property Manager at an issue price of $0.79 per Unit.
The new Units issued on 16 May 2014, 15 August 2014 and 12 November 2014 were payment of the base fee, lease management fee and property management fee.
The issue prices were determined based on the volume weighted average traded price for all trades done on SGX-ST in the ordinary course of trading for 10 business days immediately preceding the respective date of issue of the Units.
Under the Trust Deed, every Unit carries the same voting rights.
Each Unit in the Trust represents an undivided interest in the Trust. The rights and interests of holders of the Units are contained in the Trust Deed and include the rights to:
(i) receive income and other distributions attributable to the Units held; and
(ii) participate in the termination of the Trust by receiving a share of all net cash proceeds derived from the realisation of the assets of the Trust less any liabilities, in accordance with their proportionate interests in the Trust. However, a holder of the Units does not have the right to require any assets (or part thereof) of the Trust be returned to him;
The restrictions of a holder of the Units include the following:
(i) a holder of the right is limited to the right to require due administration of the Trust in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed; and
(ii) a holder of the Units has no right to request to redeem his Units while his Units are listed on SGX-ST.
The liability of a holder of the Units is limited to the amount paid or payable for any Unit in the Trust. The provisions of the Trust Deed provide that no holders of the Units will be personally liable to indemnify the Trustee or any creditor of the Trust in the event that the liabilities of the Trust exceed its assets.
12. Net asset value per Unit
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Net assets 650,780 646,927
Note ’000 ’000Total issued and issuable Units at the end of the financial year/period 11 812,993 804,541
Net asset value per Unit $0.80 $0.80
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13. Gross revenue
Year ended 31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Rental income 66,401 27,052Car park income 899 321Others 845 176
68,145 27,549
14. Property operating expenses
Year ended 31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Land rent 2,216 829Property tax 4,209 1,563Property management fee 1,022 366Lease management fee 511 183Other property expenses 2,825 1,021
10,783 3,962
15. Other income
Included in other income is the reimbursement from the private trust unitholder for income tax expenses in relation to the private trust.
16. Finance expenses
Year ended 31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Interest expense – Loan from related company – 744 – Bank loans 5,830 2,018Financing fee of interest rate swap 1,753 613
7,583 3,375Amortisation of debt arrangement fee 2,093 675
9,676 4,050
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17. Manager’s management fees
Year ended 31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Base fee 5,017 1,827Performance fee 460 149
5,477 1,976
18. Other trust expenses
Year ended 31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Auditors’ remuneration 100 67Valuation fee 42 38Professional fees 388 217Other trust expenses 349 17
879 339
19. Income tax expense
Relationship between tax expense and accounting profit
The reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting profit multiplied by the applicable corporate tax rate for the financial year/period ended 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Year ended 31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Total return before tax 42,431 46,900
Tax using Singapore tax rate of 17% 7,213 7,973Adjustments:Non-tax deductible items 1,632 556Income not subject to taxation (163) –Net change in fair value of investment properties (153) (5,057)Tax transparency (8,529) (3,105)
Income tax expense recognised in profit or loss – 367
The income tax liabilities refer to income tax provision based on taxable income earned when the Trust was a taxable private trust before public listing.
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20. Earnings per Unit
The basic earnings per Unit is calculated by dividing total return after tax attributable to Unitholders against weighted average number of Units outstanding during the financial year/period.
Year ended 31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Total return after tax before distribution 42,431 46,533Total return after tax and excluding net change in fair value of investment properties 41,530 16,785
’000 ’000Weighted average number of Units in issue during the financial year 808,887 803,842
Basic and diluted earnings per Unit based on:Total return after tax before distribution 5.25 cents 5.79 centsTotal return after tax and excluding net change in fair value of investment properties 5.13 cents 2.09 cents
Diluted earnings per Unit is the same as the basic earnings per Unit as there are no dilutive instruments in issue during the financial period.
21. Establishment and issuance costs
Establishment and issuance costs comprise professional, advisory and other fees, listing and perusal fees and other miscellaneous expenses incurred for the establishment of Soilbuild REIT. These expenses are deducted directly against the Unitholders’ funds or added back to Unitholders’ funds to reverse over-accrual of establishment and issuance costs in prior year.
22. Hedging reserves
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Beginning of the financial year/period (1,605) –Effective portion of changes in fair value of financial derivatives 1,753 (1,605)
At 31 December 148 (1,605)
Hedging reserves contain the effective portion of the cash flow hedge relationships incurred as at the reporting date. $148,000 (2013: $1,605,000) is made up of the net movements in cash flow hedges and the effective portion of the interest rate swaps.
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23. Related party transactions
During the financial year/period, other than those disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements, there were the following significant related party transactions which took place at terms agreed between the parties:
Year ended 31.12.2014
Period from 13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Income:Carpark management licence income received from the Property Manager 498 181Master lease and other rental income received from related companies 20,578 6,819
Expenses:Manager’s management fees paid/payable to the Manager 5,477 1,976Lease management fees and commissions paid/payable to the Manager 738 239Acquisition fees paid/payable to the Manager 920 –Trustee’s fees paid/payable to the Trustee 185 64Property management fees, marketing services commissions and reimbursable expenses paid/payable to the Property Manager 2,083 429Comprehensive operational and maintenance service fees paid/ payable to the Property Manager 920 339
Others:Purchase of investment properties from related companies – 820,452Recharge of property tax to a related company 12 –
24. Commitments and contingencies
(a) Operating lease commitments – as lessee
The Trust has entered into land leases in respect of certain investment properties. All leases include a clause to enable upward revision of the rental charge on annual basis. These leases have tenures of between 20 to 37 years with no contingent rent provision included in the contract.
Minimum lease payment recognised as an expense in profit or loss for the financial year/period ended 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 amounted to $2,216,000 (2013: $829,000).
Future minimum rental payables under non-cancellable operating leases at the end of the reporting period are as follows:
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Not later than one year 2,164 2,192Later than one year but not later than five years 17,749 9,945Later than five years 176,494 100,443
196,407 112,580
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24. Commitments and contingencies (cont’d)
(b) Operating lease commitments – as lessor
The Trust entered into business space property leases on its investment properties. The business space property lease consists of master lease arrangements and multi-tenanted lease arrangements.
These master leases have tenures of five to fifteen years with an option to renew for five to fifteen years included in the agreements. Multi-tenanted lease arrangements have average tenures of one to five years, with an option to renew the lease after that date. Lease payments are usually revised annually and/or at each renewal date to reflect the market rate.
Future minimum rental receivables under non-cancellable operating leases at the end of the reporting period are as follows:
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Not later than one year 68,884 58,373Later than one year but not later than five years 147,109 131,505Later than five years 80,872 58,630
296,865 248,508
Commitment with related parties
The Trust has entered into various lease agreements with tenures ranging from three to five years with SB (Solaris) Investment Pte. Ltd. and SB Storage Pte. Ltd.. Future rental receivable under the lease agreement is expected to be $71,294,000 (2013: $86,651,000).
25. Fair value of assets and liabilities
(a) Fair value hierarchy
The Manager categorises fair value measurement using a fair value hierarchy that is dependent on the valuation inputs as follows:
(i) Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Manager can access at the measurement date;
(ii) Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, and
(iii) Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
Fair value measurements that use inputs of different hierarchy levels are categorised in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.
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25. Fair value of assets and liabilities (cont’d)
(b) Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
The following table shows an analysis of each class of assets and liabilities measured at fair value at the end of the reporting period:
2014$’000
Fair value measurement at the end of the
reporting period using
Note
Significant observable
inputs other than quoted
prices (Level 2)
Significant unobservable
inputs (Level 3)
Financial Asset:Derivatives– Interest rate swap 5 148 –
As at 31 December 2014 148 –
Non-financial asset:Investment properties 4 – 1,030,700
As at 31 December 2014 – 1,030,700
2013$’000
Fair value measurement at the end of the
reporting period using
Note
Significant observable
inputs other than quoted
prices (Level 2)
Significant unobservable
inputs (Level 3)
Non-financial asset:Investment properties 4 – 935,000
As at 31 December 2013 – 935,000
Financial liability:Derivatives– Interest rate swap 5 (1,605) –
As at 31 December 2013 (1,605) –
There have been no transfers between the respective levels during the financial year ended 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013.
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25. Fair value of assets and liabilities (cont’d)
(b) Assets and liabilities measured at fair value (cont’d)
Level 2 fair value measurements
The following is a description of the valuation techniques and inputs used in the fair value measurement for assets and/or liabilities that are categorised within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:
Derivatives
Interest rate swap contracts are valued using a valuation technique with market observable inputs. The most frequently applied valuation techniques include swap models, using present value calculations. The models incorporate various inputs including credit quality of counterparties, interest rate curves and forward rate curves.
Level 3 fair value measurements
(i) Information about significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements.
Description
Fair value at 31 December
2014Valuation techniques
Unobservable inputs Range
Recurring fair value measurement:Investment properties 1,030,700 The fair value is
determined using a combination of discounted cash flow, capitalisation approach and direct comparison approach
Capitalisation Rate (“Cap Rate”) adjustments based on management’s assumptions*
Cap Rates: 5.75% to 7.25%
Description
Fair value at 31 December
2013Valuation techniques
Unobservable inputs Range
Recurring fair value measurement:Investment properties 935,000 The fair value is
determined using a combination of discounted cash flow, capitalisation approach and direct comparison approach
Capitalisation Rate (“Cap Rate”) adjustments based on management’s assumptions*
Cap Rates: 5.75% to 6.50%
* The Cap Rate adjustments are made for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific property.
The estimated fair value would increase/decrease if the capitalisation rate adopted in the valuations is lower/higher.
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25. Fair value of assets and liabilities (cont’d)
(b) Assets and liabilities measured at fair value (cont’d)
Level 3 fair value measurements (cont’d)
(ii) Movement in Level 3 assets measured at fair value
The following table presents the reconciliation for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Investment propertiesOpening balance 935,000 –Purchase of investment properties 94,636 905,252Capital expenditure on investment properties 163 –Total gains or losses for the financial year/period included in profit or loss 901 29,748
Closing balance 1,030,700 935,000
Total gains or losses for the financial year/period included in profit or loss: – Net gain from fair value adjustment of investment properties 901 29,748
(iii) Valuation policies and procedures
The Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) oversees the Trust’s financial reporting valuation process and is responsible for setting and documenting valuation policies and procedures. In this regard, the CFO reports to the Audit & Risk Committee.
For all significant financial reporting valuations using valuation models and significant unobservable inputs, it is the Trust’s policy to engage external valuation experts who possess the relevant credentials and knowledge on the subject of valuation, valuation methodologies, and FRS 113 fair value measurement guidance to perform the valuation.
For valuations performed by external valuation experts, the appropriateness of the valuation methodologies and assumptions adopted are reviewed along with the appropriateness and reliability of the inputs used in the valuations.
In selecting the appropriate valuation models and inputs to be adopted for each valuation that uses significant non-observable inputs, external valuation experts are requested to calibrate the valuation models and inputs to actual market transactions (which may include transactions entered into by the Trust with third parties as appropriate) that are relevant to the valuation if such information are reasonably available. For valuations that are sensitive to the unobservable inputs used, external valuation experts are required, to the extent practicable to use a minimum of two valuation approaches to allow for cross-checks.
Significant changes in fair value measurements from period to period are evaluated for reasonableness. Key drivers of the changes are identified and assessed for reasonableness against relevant information from independent sources, or internal sources if necessary and appropriate.
The CFO documents and reports her analysis and results of the external valuations to the Audit & Risk Committee. The Audit & Risk Committee performs a high-level independent review of the valuation process and results and recommends if any revisions need to be made before presenting the results to the board of directors for approval.
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25. Fair value of assets and liabilities (cont’d)
(c) Fair value of financial instruments by classes that are not carried at fair value and whose carrying amounts are not reasonable approximation of fair value
The fair value of financial liabilities by classes that are not carried at fair value and whose carrying amounts are not reasonable approximation fair value are as follows:
2014 2013Carrying amount Fair value
Carrying amount Fair value
$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000Financial liabilities:Rental deposits (non-current) 23,009 22,298 21,935 21,271
Determination of fair value
The fair value as disclosed in the table above is estimated by discounting expected future cash flows at market incremental lending rate for similar types of lending, borrowing or leasing arrangements at the end of the reporting period.
26. Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Trust is exposed to financial risks arising from its operations and the use of financial instruments. The key financial risks include credit risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk, and foreign currency risk. The board of directors reviews and agrees policies and procedures for the management of these risks, which are executed by the CFO. The Audit & Risk Committee provides independent oversight to the effectiveness of the risk management process. It is the Trust’s policy that no trading in derivatives for speculative purposes shall be undertaken.
The following sections provide details regarding the Trust’s exposure to the above-mentioned financial risks and the objectives, policies and processes for the management of these risks.
(a) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss that may arise on outstanding financial instruments should a counterparty default on its obligations. The Trust’s exposure to credit risk arises primarily from trade and other receivables. For other financial assets, including cash and cash equivalent, the Trust minimises credit risk by dealing exclusively with high credit rating counterparties.
The Trust’s objective is to seek continual revenue growth while minimising losses incurred due to increased credit risk exposure. Credit evaluations are performed by the Manager before lease agreements are entered into with lessees. In addition, the Trust requires lessees to provide tenancy rental deposits. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with financial institutions which are regulated.
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26. Financial risk management objectives and policies (cont’d)
(a) Credit risk (cont’d)
Excessive risk concentration
Concentrations arise when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographical region, or have economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions. Concentrations indicate the relative sensitivity of the Trust’s performance to developments affecting a particular industry.
In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the Trust’s policies and procedures include specific guidelines to focus on maintaining a diversified portfolio. Identified concentrations of credit risks are controlled and managed accordingly. Selective hedging is used within the Trust to manage risk concentrations at both the relationship and industry levels.
Exposure to credit risk
At the end of the reporting period, the Trust’s maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the carrying amount of financial assets recognised on the balance sheet.
Credit risk concentration profile
At the end of the reporting period, the Trust has no significant concentration of credit risk. All trade receivables of the Trust were due from customers located in Singapore.
Financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired
Trade and other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired are with creditworthy debtors with good payment record with the Trust. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with reputable financial institutions or companies with high credit ratings and no history of default.
Financial assets that are either past due or impaired
Information regarding financial assets that are either past due or impaired is disclosed in Note 6 (Trade and other receivables).
(b) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Trust will encounter difficulty in meeting financial obligations due to shortage of funds. The Trust’s exposure to liquidity risk arises primarily from mismatches of the maturities of financial assets and liabilities. The Trust’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity and flexibility through the use of stand-by credit facilities.
The Manager monitors the liquidity of the Trust to ensure the Trust complies with the aggregate leverage limit set in the CIS Code issued by the MAS. The CIS Code requires total borrowings and deferred payments for the Trust to not exceed 60% of the value of the Trust’s total assets based on the latest valuation. At the end of the reporting period, the amount of the Trust’s total borrowings and deferred payments is approximately 35.4% (2013: 29.3%) of the value of the Trust’s total assets.
The Manager assessed the concentration of risk with respect to refinancing its debt and concluded it to be low.
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FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
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26. Financial risk management objectives and policies (cont’d)
(b) Liquidity risk (cont’d)
Analysis of financial instruments by remaining contractual maturities
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Trust’s financial assets and liabilities at the reporting period based on contractual undiscounted repayment obligations.
One year or less
One to five years Total
$’000 $’000 $’0002014
Financial assets:Trade and other receivables 816 – 816Derivative financial instruments – 213 213Deposits 206 – 206Cash and cash equivalents 20,951 – 20,951
Total undiscounted financial assets 21,973 213 22,186
Financial liabilities:Trade and other payables 5,811 – 5,811Accrued operating expenses 2,115 – 2,115Derivative financial instruments 65 – 65Rental deposits 2,510 23,009 25,519Interest-bearing borrowings 104,112 290,764 394,876
Total undiscounted financial liabilities 114,613 313,773 428,386
Total net undiscounted financial liabilities (92,640) (313,560) (406,200)
One year or less
One to five years Total
$’000 $’000 $’0002013
Financial assets:Trade and other receivables 194 – 194Deposits 58 – 58Cash and cash equivalents 20,176 – 20,176
Total undiscounted financial assets 20,428 – 20,428
Financial liabilities:Trade and other payables 4,015 – 4,015Accrued operating expenses 3,767 – 3,767Derivative financial instruments 26 1,579 1,605Rental deposits 818 21,935 22,753Interest-bearing borrowings 7,438 292,905 300,343
Total undiscounted financial liabilities 16,064 316,419 332,483
Total net undiscounted financial assets/(liabilities) 4,364 (316,419) (312,055)
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26. Financial risk management objectives and policies (cont’d)
(c) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of the Trust’s financial instruments will fluctuate because of the changes in market interest rates.
The Trust’s exposure to changes in interest rates relates primarily to floating-rate bank borrowings. Interest rate risk is managed by the Manager on an on-going basis with the primary objective of limiting the extent to net interest expense which can be affected by adverse movements in interest rates through the use of interest rate swaps.
During the financial period, the Trust has hedged its exposure to changes in interest rates on its variable rate borrowings by entering into interest rate swaps, with notional contract amounts of $306.0 million (2013: $280.0 million) whereby it receives variable rates equal to the Singapore swap offer rate on the notional amounts and pays fixed interest rates ranging from 0.565% to 1.380% (2013: 0.295% to 1.380%) per annum as at 31 December 2014.
Sensitivity analysis
At the end of the reporting period, if interest rates had been 75 basis points lower/higher with all other variables held constant, the Trust’s total return for the financial year/period would have been $506,000 (2013: Nil) higher/lower arising as a result of lower/higher interest rates on floating rate borrowings. Hedging reserve in other comprehensive income would have been $2,295,000 (2013: $2,100,000) lower as a result of lower fair value of interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges of variable rate borrowings. The assumed movement in basis points of interest rate sensitivity analysis is based on the currently observable market environment.
(d) Foreign currency risk
The Trust’s investment strategy is to invest, directly or indirectly, in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate, used primarily for business space purposes in Singapore, as well as real estate-related assets. As such, the Trust’s exposure to currency risk is insignificant.
27. Capital management
The primary objective of the Trust’s capital management is to ensure that it maintains a healthy credit rating and aggregate leverage ratio.
Under the Property Funds Appendix of the CIS Code, the aggregate leverage may exceed 35% of the Trust’s Deposited Property (up to a maximum of 60%) if a credit rating of the Trust from Fitch Inc., Moody’s Investor Services or Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) is obtained and disclosed to the public.
As at 22 January 2014, the Trust had obtained a credit rating of BBB – from Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) Rating Services. As at 31 December 2014, the Trust’s aggregate leverage stood at 35.4% (2013: 29.3%) of its Deposited Property, which is within the limit set in the Property Funds Appendix. There are no deferred payments as at 31 December 2014.
There was no substantial change in the Trust’s approach to capital management since the date of constitution.
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28. Financial ratios
2014 2013% %
Expenses ratio(1)
– including performance-related fee payable to the Manager 1.01 0.94– excluding performance-related fee payable to the Manager 0.94 0.88
Turnover ratio(2) 14.59 –
(1) The annualised expense ratio is computed in accordance with the guidelines of the Investment Management Association of Singapore. The total operating expenses used in the computation relate to the trust expenses, excluding property expenses and borrowing costs. The average net asset value is based on the month-end balances.
(2) The portfolio turnover ratio is calculated in accordance with the formula stated in CIS Code. The calculation of annualised portfolio turnover ratio is computed based on the total value of purchases or sales of the underlying investment properties expressed as a percentage of average net asset value.
29. Operating segments
Business segment
For management purposes, the Trust is organised into operating segments based on their property types.
Segment revenue comprises mainly of income generated from its tenants. Segment net property income represents the income earned by each segment after allocating property operating expenses. This is the measure reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purpose of assessment of segment performance.
Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly management fees, performance fees, trust expenses, finance income, finance costs and related assets and liabilities.
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29. Operating segments (cont’d)
Business segment (cont’d)
The reportable segments for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 are as follows:
Business Park Industrial Total$’000 $’000 $’000
2014
Gross revenue 26,057 42,088 68,145Property operating expenses (3,626) (7,157) (10,783)
Segment net property income 22,431 34,931 57,362
Interest income 18Other income 367Finance expenses (9,676)Manager’s management fees (5,477)Trustee’s fees (185)Other trust expenses (879)
Net income before tax and fair value changes 41,530Fair value change in investment properties (18) 919 901
Total return before income tax 42,431Income tax expense –
Total return after income tax 42,431
Segment assets 402,614 630,173 1,032,787Unallocated assets 21,185
Total assets 1,053,972
Segment liabilities 18,137 9,154 27,591Unallocated liabilities 375,901
Total liabilities 403,192
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29. Operating segments (cont’d)
Business segment (cont’d)
Business Park Industrial Total$’000 $’000 $’000
2013
Gross revenue 9,661 17,888 27,549Property operating expenses (1,361) (2,601) (3,962)
Segment net property income 8,300 15,287 23,587
Finance expenses (4,050)Manager’s management fees (1,976)Trustee’s fees (70)Other trust expenses (339)
Net income before tax and fair value changes 17,152Fair value change in investment properties 17,186 12,562 29,748
Total return before income tax 46,900Income tax expense (367)
Total return after income tax 46,533
Segment assets 402,030 533,134 935,164Unallocated assets 20,353
Total assets 955,517
Segment liabilities 17,451 5,252 22,703Unallocated liabilities 285,887
Total liabilities 308,590
Geographical segment
No geographical information is presented as the Trust operates in Singapore only.
Information about a major customer
Revenue from a major customer amounts to $17,025,000 (2013: $6,266,000) arising from the revenue generated from the business park segment.
30. Comparative figures
The comparative figures cover the period from 13 December 2012 (date of constitution) to 31 December 2013.
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31. Events occurring after the reporting period
(a) Distribution to Unitholders
Subsequent to the financial period ending 31 December 2014, the Manager declared a distribution of $12.9 million at 1.585 cents per Unit for the financial period from 1 October 2014 to 31 December 2014.
(b) Issuance of new Units in lieu of management fees
Subsequent to the quarter ended 31 December 2014, the Trust issued 2,757,712 Units at an issue price of $0.78 per Unit as payment of the fees to the Manager and the Property Manager, amounting to $2,152,000.
(c) Agreement with Jurong Town Corporation (“JTC”) on Rent Payable for Solaris
Soilbuild REIT had entered into Sale & Purchase Agreement with SB (Solaris) Investment Pte Ltd (“SB Solaris”) on 30 July 2013 in relation to the acquisition of Solaris (the “Property”). The Property was acquired by Soilbuild REIT on 16 August 2013 (the “Completion Date”) and the rent payable to JTC comprised (i) land rent of S$405.10 per square metre (“psm”) per annum and (ii) subterranean rent of S$23.48 psm per annum (collectively, the “Applicable Rates”). In April 2014, JTC wrote to DBS Trustee Limited, in its capacity as trustee of Soilbuild REIT (the “Trustee”), to inform the Trustee that there was an error on the rent charged and alleging that the correct rent should be S$855.00 psm per annum for the land rent and S$70.00 psm per annum for the subterranean rent (collectively, the “Revised Rates”). Consequently, JTC sought to (i) adopt the Revised Rates and (ii) claim back payment to make up for the difference between the Revised Rates and the Applicable Rates with effect from the Completion Date.
On 17 March 2015, the Manager, the Trustee, SB Solaris, the Sponsor and JTC have entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) to agree on the conversion of the annual land rental payment scheme under the lease of the Property to an upfront land premium payment scheme subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Agreement. The upfront land premium payment scheme will provide for the payment of an upfront land premium in the amount of S$74 million (the “Upfront Land Premium”) to JTC in respect of the lease of the Property for the period from 16 August 2013 to 31 May 2038. 50% of the Upfront Land Premium was paid on the date of the Agreement (the “Payment Date”) and the remaining 50% shall be paid on the date falling one year after the Payment Date. The actual amount payable has taken into account the annual land rent paid by the Trustee for the period from 16 August 2013 to 28 February 2015 to JTC for the lease of the Property, which was deducted against the Upfront Land Premium.
Pursuant to a master lease agreement dated 16 August 2013, the Property is leased by the Trustee to SB Solaris for a term of five years from 16 August 2013 on a triple net lease basis, under which SB Solaris is liable for the payment of all the land rent payable to JTC. SB Solaris has agreed in a separate agreement with the Trustee to bear S$19 million of the Upfront Land Premium, and Soilbuild REIT will bear the remainder of the Upfront Land Premium, being the sum of S$55 million.
On 17 March 2015, the Trustee, in its capacity as Trustee of Soilbuild REIT, has entered into a loan agreement with SB Solaris, in which SB Solaris will extend an interest-free loan of S$55 million to Soilbuild REIT for the purpose of paying its share of the Upfront Land Premium. The loan shall be repaid on the expiry of the Master Lease Agreement on 15 August 2018.
In the event that the land premium payment arrangement is adopted in accordance with the Agreement, the valuation of the Property will increase from S$300 million to S$355 million, based on a valuation conducted by Colliers International Consultancy & Valuation (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
32. Authorisation of financial statements
The financial statements of the Trust for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 were authorised for issue by the Manager and the Trustee on 24 March 2015.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014
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BALANCE SHEET FOR PRIVATE TRUST
2014 2013$’000 $’000
Current assetsTrade and other receivables – 1Cash and cash equivalents – 224
– 225
Total assets – 225
Current liabilitiesTrade and other payables – 204Accrued operating expenses – 25Provision for taxation – 367
– 596
Net liabilities – (371)
Represented by:Unitholders’ funds – (371)
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RETURN FOR PRIVATE TRUST
Year ended31.12.2014
Period from13.12.2012 to
31.12.2013$’000 $’000
Gross revenue – 2,984
Property operating expenses – (2)
Net property income – 2,982
Other income 367 –
Finance expenses – (743)
Trustee’s fee – (6)
Other trust income/(expenses) 4 (68)
Total return before tax 371 2,165
Income tax expense – (367)
Total return after tax before distribution 371 1,798
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UNITHOLDERS’ STATISTICS
AS AT 9 MARCH 2015
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Issued Units
There were 815,750,896 Units (voting rights: one vote per Unit) issued in Soilbuild REIT as at 9 March 2015. There is only one class of Units in Soilbuild REIT. There were no treasury units held.
Distribution of Unitholdings
Size of Unitholdings No. of Unitholders % No. of Units %
1 – 99 2 0.02 11 0.00100 – 1,000 1,619 20.24 1,612,852 0.201,001 – 10,000 3,571 44.64 20,233,290 2.4810,001 – 1,000,000 2,775 34.69 153,082,443 18.761,000,001 and Above 33 0.41 640,822,300 78.56
TOTAL 8,000 100.00 815,750,896 100.00
Twenty Largest Unitholders
No. Name of Unitholders No. of Units %
1. LIM CHAP HUAT 221,406,895 27.142. DBS NOMINEES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 89,331,730 10.953. CITIBANK NOMINEES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. 71,550,000 8.774. HSBC (SINGAPORE) NOMINEES PTE. LTD. 71,469,700 8.765. RAFFLES NOMINEES (PTE) LIMITED 55,170,311 6.766. DBSN SERVICES PTE. LTD. 33,719,257 4.137. NOMURA SINGAPORE LIMITED 11,949,700 1.468. LIM HAN FENG (LIN HANFENG) 10,000,000 1.239. DB NOMINEES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. 8,997,600 1.1010. BANK OF SINGAPORE NOMINEES PTE. LTD. 8,082,900 0.9911. ABN AMRO NOMINEES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. 6,587,300 0.8112. DBS VICKERS SECURITIES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. 6,376,600 0.7813. UNITED OVERSEAS BANK NOMINEES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5,830,700 0.7114. OCBC SECURITIES PRIVATE LIMITED 4,000,300 0.4915. MAYBANK KIM ENG SECURITIES PTE. LTD. 2,858,148 0.3516. ONG CHONG KEN KENNETH 2,700,000 0.3317. BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES SINGAPORE BRANCH 2,565,659 0.3118. NTUC FAIRPRICE CO-OPERATIVE LTD 2,500,000 0.3119. UOB KAY HIAN PRIVATE LIMITED 2,376,100 0.2920. CHONG AH LAN 2,270,000 0.28
TOTAL 619,742,900 75.95
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AS AT 9 MARCH 2015
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Substantial Unitholders’ UnitholdingsAs recorded in the Register of Substantial Unitholdings as at 9 March 20151
Substantial UnitholdersNo. of Units
Direct InterestNo. of Units
Deemed Interest
1 Lim Chap Huat2 221,406,895 12 Schroders plc3 – 80,860,0003 Wealthy Fountain Holdings Inc 57,813,000 –4 Shanghai Summit Pte. Ltd.4 – 57,813,0005 Tong Jinquan5 – 57,813,000
Notes:1 The percentage interest is based on total issued units of 815,750,896 as at 9 March 2015.2 Lim Chap Huat is deemed to be interested in the 1 unit held by Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. as Lim Chap Huat indirectly owns
100% of Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd..3 Purchased on behalf of clients as Investment Managers.4 Shanghai Summit Pte. Ltd. is the sole shareholder of Wealthy Fountain Holdings Inc and accordingly, is deemed to be interested
in the 57,813,000 units held by Wealthy Fountain Holdings Inc.5 Wealthy Fountain Holdings Inc is wholly-owned by Tong Jinquan through Shanghai Summit Pte. Ltd..
Manager’s Directors’ UnitholdingsAs recorded in the Register of Directors’ Unitholdings as at 21 January 20151
DirectorsNo. of Units
Direct InterestNo. of Units
Deemed Interest
1 Lim Chap Huat2 218,649,183 12 Ho Toon Bah3 100,000 150,0003 Lim Cheng Hwa 210,000 –4 Ng Seng Tat 625,000 –5 Benedict Andrew Lim Wee Yong4 100,000 30,0006 Chong Kie Cheong 250,000 –
Notes:1 The percentage interest is based on total issued Units of 812,993,184 as at 21 January 2015.2 Lim Chap Huat is deemed to be interested in the 1 unit held by Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. as Lim Chap Huat indirectly owns
100% of Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd.3 Ho Toon Bah is deemed to be interested in 150,000 units held by Tan Swee Fong, the wife of Ho Toon Bah.4 Benedict Andrew Lim Wee Yong is deemed to be interested in 30,000 units held by Yeo Sok Hui, the wife of Benedict Andrew Lim
Wee Yong.
Free Float
Based on the information made available to the Manager as at 9 March 2015, approximately 54.3% of the Units in Soilbuild REIT are held in the hands of the public. Accordingly Rule 723 of the Listing Manual of the SGX-ST has been complied with.
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Related Party Transactions
Transactions entered into with related parties during the financial year falling under the Listing Manual of the SGX-ST and the Property Funds Appendix (excluding transactions of less than $100,000 each) are as follows: –
Name of interested party
Aggregate value of all related
party transactions during the
financial year under review
(excluding transactions less than S$100,000)
Aggregate value of all related
party transactions conducted under
shareholders’ mandate
pursuant to Rule 920 (excluding
transactions less than S$100,000)
$’000 $’000
Soilbuild Group Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiariesSB (Solaris) Investment Pte. Ltd.Rental income 17,025 –
SB Storage Pte. Ltd.Rental income 3,553 –
SB Property Services Pte. Ltd.West Park BizCentral – monthly licence fee 498 –
Expenses:SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd.Base fee 5,0171 –Performance fee 4602 –Acquisition fee 9203 –Lease management fee 5114 –Lease renewal commission 2275 –
SB Property Services Pte. Ltd.Property management fee 1,022 –Marketing services commissions for new leases 9385 –West Park BizCentral – comprehensive operational and maintenance service 920 –Reimbursable costs 123 –
DBS Trustee LimitedTrustee fees 185 –
Notes:
1 Base fee, being a fee not exceeding the rate of 10.0% per annum (or such lower percentage as may be determined by the Manager in its absolute discretion) of the annual distributable income of the Trust;
2 Performance fee, being a fee equal to a rate of 25.0% of the difference in distribution per unit (“DPU”) in a financial year with the DPU in the preceding financial year (calculated before accounting for the performance fee in each financial year) multiplied by the weighted average number of Units in issue for such financial year. For the period ending 31 December 2014, the difference in DPU is the difference in actual annualised DPU and the projected annualised DPU for the same period taken from the “Profit Forecast and Profit Projection” section of the Prospectus;
3 Acquisition fee is capitalised in investment properties;4 Lease management fees, being 1.0% per annum of the gross revenue for the relevant properties; and5 Lease renewal commission and marketing services commissions are capitalised in deferred expenditure and amortised over the
lease term.
Please also see Related Party Transaction in Note 23 to the financial statements.
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Except as disclosed above, there were no additional related party transactions (excluding transactions of less than $100,000 each) entered into up to and including 31 December 2014.
The entry into and fees payable pursuant to the Trust Deed have been approved by the Unitholders upon purchase of the Units at the initial public offering of Soilbuild REIT on the SGX-ST in 16 August 2013 and are therefore not subject to Rule 905 and 906 of the Listing Manual.
Fees paid to the Manager and the Property Manager
Asset/Fund management fees
FY2014$’000
– Base fee 5,017– Performance fee 460– Lease management fee 511
Total fees paid to the Manager 5,988
% of total amount available for distribution (before all fees) 11.93%% of total assets 0.57%Property management fee 1,022
Total fees paid to the Property Manager 1,022
% of total amount available for distribution (before all fees) 2.04%% of total assets 0.10%Trustee fee 185
Total fees paid to the Trustee 185
% of total amount available for distribution (before all fees) 0.37%% of total assets 0.02%
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Second Annual General Meeting of the holders of Units of Soilbuild Business Space REIT (“Soilbuild REIT” and the holders of Units of Soilbuild REIT, “Unitholders”) will be held at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, Singapore 039593, Meeting Room 308 on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 at 2.30 p.m., to transact the following business:
(A) AS ORDINARY BUSINESS
1. To receive and adopt the Report of the Trustee issued by DBS Trustee Limited, as trustee of Soilbuild REIT (the “Trustee”), the Statement by the Manager issued by SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd., as manager of Soilbuild REIT (the “Manager”), and the Audited Financial Statements of Soilbuild REIT for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 and the Auditors’ Report thereon.(Ordinary Resolution 1)
2. To re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors of Soilbuild REIT and to hold office until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of Soilbuild REIT, and to authorise the Manager, to fix their remuneration.(Ordinary Resolution 2)
(B) AS SPECIAL BUSINESS
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following Ordinary Resolution, with or without any modifications:
3. The authority be and is hereby given to the Manager, to
(a) (i) issue Units in Soilbuild REIT (“Units”) whether by way of rights, bonus or otherwise; and/or
(ii) make or grant offers, agreements or options (collectively, “Instruments”) that might or would require Units to be issued, including but not limited to the creation and issue of (as well as adjustments to) securities, warrants, debentures or other instruments convertible into Units,
at any time and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes and to such persons as the Manager may in its absolute discretion deem fit; and
(b) issue Units in pursuance of any Instrument made or granted by the Manager while this Resolution was in force (notwithstanding that the authority conferred by this Resolution may have ceased to be in force at the time such Units are issued),
provided that:
(1) the aggregate number of Units to be issued pursuant to this Resolution (including Units to be issued in pursuance of Instruments made or granted pursuant to this Resolution) shall not exceed fifty per cent. (50%) of the total number of issued Units (excluding treasury Units, if any) (as calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) below), of which the aggregate number of Units to be issued other than on a pro rata basis to Unitholders (including Units to be issued in pursuance of Instruments made or granted pursuant to this Resolution) shall not exceed twenty per cent. (20%) of the total number of issued Units (excluding treasury Units, if any) (as calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) below);
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(2) subject to such manner of calculation as may be prescribed by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”) for the purpose of determining the aggregate number of Units that may be issued under sub-paragraph (1) above, the total number of issued Units (excluding treasury Units, if any) shall be based on the total number of issued Units (excluding treasury Units, if any) at the time this Resolution is passed, after adjusting for:
(a) any new Units arising from the conversion or exercise of any Instruments which are outstanding at the time this Resolution is passed; and
(b) any subsequent bonus issue, consolidation or subdivision of Units;
(3) in exercising the authority conferred by this Resolution, the Manager shall comply with the provisions of the Listing Manual of the SGX-ST for the time being in force (unless such compliance has been waived by the SGX-ST) and the trust deed constituting Soilbuild REIT (the “Trust Deed”) for the time being in force (unless otherwise exempted or waived by the Monetary Authority of Singapore);
(4) unless revoked or varied by the Unitholders in a general meeting, the authority conferred by this Resolution shall continue in force until (i) the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of Soilbuild REIT or (ii) the date by which the next Annual General Meeting of Soilbuild REIT is required by the applicable law or regulations to be held, whichever is earlier;
(5) where the terms of the issue of the Instruments provide for adjustment to the number of Instruments or Units into which the Instruments may be converted in the event of rights, bonus or other capitalisation issues or any other events, the Manager is authorised to issue additional Instruments or Units pursuant to such adjustment notwithstanding that the authority conferred by this Resolution may have ceased to be in force at the time the Instruments or Units are issued; and
(6) the Manager and the Trustee, be and are hereby severally authorised to complete and do all such acts and things (including executing all such documents as may be required) as the Manager or, as the case may be, the Trustee may consider expedient or necessary or in the interest of Soilbuild REIT to give effect to the authority conferred by this Resolution.
(Ordinary Resolution 3)
(Please see Explanatory Note)
By Order of the Board
SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd.(Company Registration No: 201224644N)As manager of Soilbuild REIT
Chang Ai LingCompany Secretary
Singapore2 April 2015
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Notes:
1. A Unitholder entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting is entitled to appoint not more than two proxies to attend and vote in his/her stead. A proxy need not be a Unitholder.
2. Where a Unitholder appoints more than one proxy, the appointments shall be invalid unless he/she specifies the proportion of his/her holding (expressed as a percentage of the whole) to be represented by each proxy.
3. The proxy form must be deposited at the office of Soilbuild REIT’s Unit Registrar, Boardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte. Ltd., 50 Raffles Place, #32-01 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623 not later than 2.30 p.m. on 19 April 2015 being 48 hours before the time fixed for the Annual General Meeting.
Explanatory Note:
Ordinary Resolution 3, if passed, will empower the Manager from the date of this Annual General Meeting until (i) the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of Soilbuild REIT, (ii) the date by which the next Annual General Meeting of Soilbuild REIT is required by the applicable regulations to be held, or (iii) the date on which such authority is revoked or varied by the Unitholders in a general meeting, whichever is the earliest, to issue Units, to make or grant Instruments and to issue Units pursuant to such Instruments, up to a number not exceeding 50% of which up to 20% may be issued other than on a pro rata basis to Unitholders (in each case, excluding treasury Units, if any).
The Ordinary Resolution 3 above, if passed, will empower the Manager from the date of this Annual General Meeting until the date of the next Annual General Meeting of Soilbuild REIT, to issue Units as either full or partial payment of fees which the Manager is entitled to receive for its own account pursuant to the Trust Deed.
For determining the aggregate number of Units that may be issued, the percentage of issued Units will be calculated based on the issued Units at the time the Ordinary Resolution 3 above is passed, after adjusting for new Units arising from the conversion or exercise of any Instruments which are outstanding at the time this Resolution is passed and any subsequent bonus issue, consolidation or subdivision of Units.
Personal data privacy:
By submitting an instrument appointing a proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) to attend, speak and vote at the Annual General Meeting and/or any adjournment thereof, a Unitholder (i) consents to the collection, use and disclosure of the Unitholder’s personal data by Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents) for the purpose of the processing and administration by Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents) of proxies and representatives appointed for the Annual General Meeting (including any adjournment thereof) and the preparation and compilation of the attendance lists, minutes and other documents relating to the Annual General Meeting (including any adjournment thereof), and in order for Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents) to comply with any applicable laws, listing rules, regulations and/or guidelines (collectively, the “Purposes”), (ii) warrants that where the Unitholder discloses the personal data of the Unitholder’s proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) to Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents), the Unitholder has obtained the prior consent of such proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) for the collection, use and disclosure by Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents) of the personal data of such proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) for the Purposes, and (iii) agrees that the Unitholder will indemnify Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents) in respect of any penalties, liabilities, claims, demands, losses and damages as a result of the Unitholder’s breach of warranty.
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PROXY FORM
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING(Please see notes overleaf before completing this Form)
SOILBUILD BUSINESS SPACE REIT(Constituted in Republic of Singaporepursuant to a Trust Deed dated 13 December 2012(as amended and restated))
Managed by SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd.(Company Registration No. 201224644N)
IMPORTANT:1. For investors who have used their CPF monies to buy units in
Soilbuild Business Space REIT, this Report is forwarded to them at the request of the CPF Approved Nominees and is sent FOR THEIR INFORMATION ONLY.
2. This Proxy Form is not valid for use by CPF investors and shall be ineffective for all intents and purposes if used or purported to be used by them.
3. CPF investors who wish to attend the Meeting as observers must submit their requests through their CPF Approved Nominees within the time frame specified. If they also wish to vote, they must submit their voting instructions to the CPF Approved Nominees within the time frame specified to enable them to vote on their behalf.
4. PLEASE READ THE NOTES TO THE PROXY FORM.
I/We, (Name and NRIC No./Passport No./Company Registration No.)
of
being a unitholder/unitholders of Soilbuild Business Space REIT (“Soilbuild REIT”), hereby appoint:
Name NRIC/Passport No. Proportion of Unitholdings
No. of Units %
Address
and/or (delete as appropriate)
Name NRIC/Passport No. Proportion of Unitholdings
No. of Units %
Address
or failing the person, or either or both of the persons, referred to above, the Chairman of the Meeting as my/our proxy/proxies to attend and to vote for me/us on my/our behalf at the Second Annual General Meeting (the “Meeting”) of unitholders of Soilbuild REIT to be held at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, Singapore 039593, Meeting Room 308 on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 at 2.30 p.m. and at any adjournment thereof. I/We direct my/our proxy/proxies to vote for or against the Resolutions proposed at the Meeting as indicated hereunder. If no specific direction as to voting is given or in the event of any other matter arising at the Meeting and at any adjournment thereof, the proxy/proxies will vote or abstain from voting at his/her discretion. The authority herein includes the right to demand or to join in demanding a poll and to vote on a poll.
If you wish to exercise all your votes “For” or “Against”, please tick (✓) within the box provided. Alternatively, please indicate the number of votes as appropriate.
No. Resolutions relating to: For Against
1 To receive and adopt the Trustee’s Report, the Manager’s Statement, the Audited Financial Statements of Soilbuild REIT for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 and the Auditors’ Report thereon.
2 To re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors of Soilbuild REIT and authorise the Manager to fix the Auditors’ remuneration.
3 To authorise the Manager to issue Units and to make or grant convertible instruments on the terms set out in the Notice of the Meeting.
Dated this day of 2015
Total number of Units in: No. of Units
CDP Register
Signature of Unitholder(s)/Common Seal of Corporate Unitholder
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Affixpostagestamp
SB REIT Management Pte. Ltd.(The Manager of Soilbuild Business Space REIT)
c/o Boardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte. Ltd.50 Raffles Place #32-01 Singapore Land Tower
Singapore 048623
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE NOTES TO PROXY FORM BELOW
Notes:
1. Please insert the total number of units in Soilbuild REIT (“units”) held by you. If you have Units entered against your name in the Depository Register maintained by The Cental Depository (Pte) Limited (as defined in Section 130A of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 of Singapore), you should insert that number of Units. If you have Units registered in your name in the Register of Unitholders of Soilbuild REIT, you should insert that number of Units. If you have Units entered against your name in the Depository Register and Units registered in your name in the Register of Unitholders, you should insert the aggregate number of Units entered against your name in the Depository Register and registered in your name in the Register of Unitholders. If no number is inserted, the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies shall be deemed to relate to all the Units held by you.
2. A Unitholder of Soilbuild REIT entitled to attend and vote at a meeting of Soilbuild REIT is entitled to appoint one or two proxies to attend and vote in his/her stead. A proxy need not be a Unitholder of Soilbuild REIT.
3. Where a Unitholder appoints two proxies, he/she must specify the proportion of his/her unitholding (expressed as a percentage of the whole) to be represented by each proxy. Where a Unitholder appoints two proxies and does not specify the proportion of his/her unitholding to be represented by each proxy, then the Units held by the Unitholder are deemed to be equally divided between the proxies.
4. Completion and return of this instrument appointing a proxy shall not preclude a Unitholder from attending and voting at the Meeting. Any appointment of a proxy or proxies shall be deemed to be revoked if a Unitholder attends the Meeting in person, and in such event, Soilbuild REIT reserves the right to refuse to admit any person or persons appointed under the instrument of proxy to the Meeting.
5. The instrument appointing a proxy or proxies or the power of attorney or other authority under which it is signed or a notarially certified copy of such power or authority must be deposited at the office of Soilbuild REIT’s Unit Registrar, Boardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte. Ltd., 50 Raffles Place, #32-01 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623 not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the Meeting.
6. The instrument appointing a proxy or proxies shall be in writing under the hand of the appointor or of his/her attorney duly authorised in writing. Where the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies is executed by a corporation, it must be executed either under its common seal or under the hand of an officer or attorney duly authorised. Where the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies is executed by an attorney on behalf of the appointor, the letter or power of attorney or a duly certified copy thereof must be lodged with the instrument, failing which the instrument may be treated as invalid.
7. A corporation which is a Unitholder may authorise by resolution of its directors or other governing body such person as it thinks fit to act as its representative at the Meeting and the person so authorised shall upon production of a copy of such resolution certified by a director of the corporation to be a true copy, be entitled to exercise the powers on behalf of the corporation so represented as the corporation could exercise in person if it were an individual.
8. CPF Approved Nominees acting on the request of the CPF investors who wish to attend the Meeting as observers are requested to submit in writing, a list with details of the investor’s names, NRIC/Passport numbers, addresses and number of Units held. The list, signed by an authorised signatory of the relevant CPF Approved Nominees, should reach the office of Soilbuild REIT’s Unit Registrar, Boardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte. Ltd., 50 Raffles Place, #32-01 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623, at least 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the Meeting.
Personal Data Privacy:
By submitting an instrument appointing a proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) to attend, speak and vote at the Annual General Meeting and/or any adjournment thereof, a Unitholder (i) consents to the collection, use and disclosure of the Unitholder’s personal data by Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents) for the purpose of the processing and administration by Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents) of proxies and representatives appointed for the Annual General Meeting (including any adjournment thereof) and the preparation and compilation of the attendance lists, minutes and other documents relating to the Annual General Meeting (including any adjournment thereof), and in order for Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents) to comply with any applicable laws, listing rules, regulations and/or guidelines (collectively, the “Purposes”), (ii) warrants that where the Unitholder discloses the personal data of the Unitholder’s proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) to Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents), the Unitholder has obtained the prior consent of such proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) for the collection, use and disclosure by Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents) of the personal data of such proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) for the Purposes, and (iii) agrees that the Unitholder will indemnify Soilbuild REIT, the Trustee or the Manager (or their respective agents) in respect of any penalties, liabilities, claims, demands, losses and damages as a result of the Unitholder’s breach of warranty.
General:
The Manager shall be entitled to reject the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies if it is incomplete, improperly completed or illegible, or where the true intentions of the appointor are not ascertainable from the instructions of the appointor specified in the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies. In addition, in the case of Units entered in the Depository Register, the Manager may reject any instrument appointing a proxy or proxies lodged if the Unitholder, being the appointor, is not shown to have Units entered against his name in the Depository Register as at 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the Meeting, as certified by The Central Depository (Pte) Limited to the Manager.
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SOILBUILD BUSINESS SPACE REIT25 Changi South Street 1SB BuildingSingapore 486059T (65) 6542 2882F (65) 6543 1818E [email protected] www.soilbuildreit.com
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